Prednisolone Prescribing at LCHS NMP

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
229
Total Quantity
9,853
NHS Cost
£378
vs National Avg
-71.3%

LCHS NMP prescribed 229 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £378 to the NHS. This is 71.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items229
Total Quantity9,853
Total NHS Cost£378
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-71.3%

Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison

This practice229 items
National average per practice799 items
Difference-71.3% 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.