Ergocalciferol
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (National)
52.0K
NHS Cost
£877.7K
Practices
3,105
Avg per Practice
17
Overview
Ergocalciferol is prescribed by 3,105 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 51,977 items were prescribed at a total cost of £877,664 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Nutrition and Blood, Section Vitamins.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 1,794 | 46 | 39 | +133.5% ▲ |
| TW | 1,780 | 14 | 127 | +661.1% ▲ |
| N | 1,479 | 34 | 44 | +160.5% ▲ |
| S | 1,336 | 40 | 33 | +100.0% ▲ |
| CV | 1,298 | 50 | 26 | +55.7% ▲ |
| SW | 1,264 | 24 | 53 | +215.6% ▲ |
| B | 1,247 | 54 | 23 | +38.3% ▲ |
| L | 1,241 | 49 | 25 | +51.5% ▲ |
| BS | 1,224 | 33 | 37 | +122.2% ▲ |
| WV | 957 | 19 | 50 | +201.8% ▲ |
| SE | 922 | 21 | 44 | +162.9% ▲ |
| CM | 914 | 24 | 38 | +128.1% ▲ |
| AL | 892 | 7 | 127 | +662.9% ▲ |
| HA | 876 | 20 | 44 | +162.3% ▲ |
| BD | 857 | 21 | 41 | +144.3% ▲ |
| LE | 844 | 31 | 27 | +62.9% ▲ |
| M | 828 | 36 | 23 | +37.7% ▲ |
| PE | 794 | 21 | 38 | +126.3% ▲ |
| E | 756 | 21 | 36 | +115.6% ▲ |
| IP | 749 | 17 | 44 | +164.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BATH ROAD SURGERY | 1,316 |
| BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY | 558 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 353 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Nutrition and Blood
- Section: Vitamins
- Paragraph: Vitamin D
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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.