Prednisolone Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,151
Total Quantity
49.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+44.1%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 1,151 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,022 to the NHS. This is 44.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,022 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.1% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | +44.1% 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.