Prednisolone Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,235

Total Quantity

56.8K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

+54.6%

WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,235 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,626 to the NHS. This is 54.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

130

Jun 2026

115

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,235
Total Quantity	56,759
Total NHS Cost	£2,626
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+54.6%

Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,235 items
National average per practice	799 items
Difference	+54.6% 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.