Methylprednisolone acetate Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

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

Items (12m)
216
Total Quantity
249
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+87.1%

SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 216 items of Methylprednisolone acetate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,220 to the NHS. This is 87.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Methylprednisolone acetate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items216
Total Quantity249
Total NHS Cost£1,220
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+87.1%

Methylprednisolone acetate Prescribing Comparison

This practice216 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+87.1% 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.