Budesonide Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Corticosteroids (respiratory) | Respiratory System
Items (12m)
679
Total Quantity
1,102
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 679 items of Budesonide over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,677 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Budesonide is classified under Corticosteroids (respiratory) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 679 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,677 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Budesonide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 679 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 542 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.