Hydrocortisone Prescribing at WEST LANCS HC-UCC
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
1,865
NHS Cost
£506
vs National Avg
-83.5%
WEST LANCS HC-UCC prescribed 74 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £506 to the NHS. This is 83.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 74 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £506 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -83.5% |
Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 74 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 448 items |
| Difference | -83.5% 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.