Prednisolone Prescribing at KNOWSLEY COPD SERVICE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,933
Total Quantity
153.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+517.4%
KNOWSLEY COPD SERVICE prescribed 4,933 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,209 to the NHS. This is 517.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,933 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,209 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +517.4% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,933 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | +517.4% 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.