Colecalciferol Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,897
Total Quantity
84.7K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-49%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,897 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,751 to the NHS. This is 49% below the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,751 |
| Presentations | 28 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | -49% 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.