Prednisolone Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
912
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 912 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,125 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 912 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,125 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 912 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.