Colecalciferol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,070
Total Quantity
224.9K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,070 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,545 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,545 |
| Presentations | 67 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.