Hydrocortisone Prescribing at LEEDS COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

256

Total Quantity

6,795

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-42.9%

LEEDS COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE prescribed 256 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,175 to the NHS. This is 42.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	256
Total Quantity	6,795
Total NHS Cost	£1,175
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	-42.9%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	256 items
National average per practice	448 items
Difference	-42.9% 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.