Hydrocortisone Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
276
Total Quantity
6,752
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+263.4%
GP DIRECT prescribed 276 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,702 to the NHS. This is 263.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,752 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,702 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +263.4% |
Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 76 items |
| Difference | +263.4% 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.