Hydrocortisone Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
118
Total Quantity
2,949
NHS Cost
£667
vs National Avg
+55.4%

BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 118 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £667 to the NHS. This is 55.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items118
Total Quantity2,949
Total NHS Cost£667
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+55.4%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice118 items
National average per practice76 items
Difference+55.4% 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.