Hydrocortisone Prescribing at WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

258

Total Quantity

7,500

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

-42.5%

WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES prescribed 258 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,961 to the NHS. This is 42.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	258
Total Quantity	7,500
Total NHS Cost	£1,961
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	-42.5%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	258 items
National average per practice	448 items
Difference	-42.5% 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.