Hydrocortisone Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

210

Total Quantity

5,500

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+176.5%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 210 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,474 to the NHS. This is 176.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	210
Total Quantity	5,500
Total NHS Cost	£1,474
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+176.5%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	210 items
National average per practice	76 items
Difference	+176.5% 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.