Prednisolone Prescribing at WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,243
Total Quantity
70.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+55.6%
WEST MERSEA SURGERY prescribed 1,243 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,921 to the NHS. This is 55.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,921 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.6% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 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.