Methylprednisolone acetate Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
171
Total Quantity
524
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+48.1%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 171 items of Methylprednisolone acetate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,890 to the NHS. This is 48.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylprednisolone acetate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items171
Total Quantity524
Total NHS Cost£1,890
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+48.1%

Methylprednisolone acetate Prescribing Comparison

This practice171 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+48.1% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.