Hydrocortisone Prescribing at GP FIRST EXTENDED ACCESS

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Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,765

NHS Cost

£377

vs National Avg

-86.8%

GP FIRST EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 59 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £377 to the NHS. This is 86.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	59
Total Quantity	1,765
Total NHS Cost	£377
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-86.8%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	59 items
National average per practice	448 items
Difference	-86.8% 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.