Prednisolone Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
536
Total Quantity
14.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+645%
GP DIRECT prescribed 536 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 645% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,521 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +645% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 72 items |
| Difference | +645% 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.