6.2.1 Corticosteroids

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100 tablet
28 tablet £1.95
30 tablet
50 tablet
500 tablet
Pack Price
150 ml £42.30
75 ml
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10 ampoule
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10 vial
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100 tablet
30 tablet £5.61
56 tablet
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100 tablet
1000 tablet
28 tablet £0.80
30 tablet
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30 tablet
Pack Price
100 tablet
28 tablet £1.24
30 tablet
500 tablet
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100 tablet
28 tablet £1.42
30 tablet
500 tablet

Please prescribe as plain prednisolone as these dissolve and are more cost effective. Depending on the age of the child or adult, the following options are available for administration:

  • Dissolve the tablet(s) in a small amount of water or squash. Crush the tablet(s) and mix with a small amount of soft food, such as yoghurt or jam.
  • If able to swallow tablets, swallow whole with a drink.
  • For children prednisolone dompe oral solution 1 mg per ml is recommended.
Pack Price
30 tablet £48.00
Pack Price
56 tablet £42.44
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60 tablet £15.82