Hydrocortisone Prescribing at COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
8,725
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-50.9%
COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE prescribed 220 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 50.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,522 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.9% |
Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 448 items |
| Difference | -50.9% vs national average |
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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.