Colecalciferol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT.
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,499
Total Quantity
161.1K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+20.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 4,499 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,224 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,051 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,224 |
| Presentations | 40 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.8% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +20.8% 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.