Prednisolone Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

899

Total Quantity

52.9K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+12.5%

PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 899 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,127 to the NHS. This is 12.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	899
Total Quantity	52,897
Total NHS Cost	£2,127
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+12.5%

Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	899 items
National average per practice	799 items
Difference	+12.5% 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.