Colecalciferol Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,829
Total Quantity
273.3K
NHS Cost
£29.1K
vs National Avg
+56.6%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,829 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,124 to the NHS. This is 56.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,829 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,321 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,124 |
| Presentations | 51 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.6% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,829 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +56.6% 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.