Hydrocortisone Prescribing at SWADLINCOTE PRIMARY CARE NETWORK

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

199

Total Quantity

6,005

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-55.6%

SWADLINCOTE PRIMARY CARE NETWORK prescribed 199 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,123 to the NHS. This is 55.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	199
Total Quantity	6,005
Total NHS Cost	£1,123
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-55.6%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	199 items
National average per practice	448 items
Difference	-55.6% 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.