Prednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations
Prednisolone acetate was ranked 495th of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 10,836 items, up 6.2% on a year earlier.
10,836items
Dispensed in March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£31,874
Net ingredient cost · March 2026
NHSBSA PCA
126,320items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Prednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
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The individual products dispensed under Prednisolone acetate, by items this month.
| Presentation | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pred Forte 1% eye drops | 10,836 | £31,874 |
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