Prednisolone vs Phenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 12,471.5× as often as Phenol in March 2026 — 49,886 items versus 4 in England.
49,886items
Prednisolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Phenol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prednisolone versus Phenol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prednisolone · ╌ Phenol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone | Phenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 49,886 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 560,740 | 120 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £139,515 | £60 |
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