Prednisolone Prescribing at HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,614
Total Quantity
79.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+102%

HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,614 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,665 to the NHS. This is 102% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,614
Total Quantity79,941
Total NHS Cost£2,665
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+102%

Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,614 items
National average per practice799 items
Difference+102% vs national average
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.