Methylprednisolone acetate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,621
Total Quantity
1,652
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+1303.9%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,621 items of Methylprednisolone acetate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,658 to the NHS. This is 1303.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylprednisolone acetate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,621
Total Quantity1,652
Total NHS Cost£5,658
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+1303.9%

Methylprednisolone acetate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,621 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+1303.9% vs national average
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.