Hydrocortisone Prescribing at MEDICS PCN

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Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,605

NHS Cost

£376

vs National Avg

-80.2%

MEDICS PCN prescribed 89 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £376 to the NHS. This is 80.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	89
Total Quantity	2,605
Total NHS Cost	£376
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-80.2%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	89 items
National average per practice	448 items
Difference	-80.2% 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.