Prednisolone Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
819
Total Quantity
37.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 819 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,745 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,745 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | +2.5% 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.