Prednisolone Prescribing at HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
627
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-21.5%
HIGHERLAND SURGERY prescribed 627 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,747 to the NHS. This is 21.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,747 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.5% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | -21.5% 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.