Colecalciferol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
7,557
Total Quantity
373.3K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+103%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,557 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,319 to the NHS. This is 103% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
743
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
668
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,319 |
| Presentations | 53 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +103% 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.