Prednisolone Prescribing at ORTHOPAEDIC & RHEUMATOLOGY
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
100
Total Quantity
6,844
NHS Cost
£309
vs National Avg
-87.5%
ORTHOPAEDIC & RHEUMATOLOGY prescribed 100 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £309 to the NHS. This is 87.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £309 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -87.5% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | -87.5% 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.