Colecalciferol Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
6,849
Total Quantity
207.2K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+84%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 6,849 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,112 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
627
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
562
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,199 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,112 |
| Presentations | 58 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +84% 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.