Prednisolone Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,145
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+43.3%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,145 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,427 to the NHS. This is 43.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,427 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.3% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | +43.3% 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.