Colecalciferol Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
7,481
Total Quantity
303.9K
NHS Cost
£26.7K
vs National Avg
+100.9%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 7,481 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,687 to the NHS. This is 100.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
670
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
660
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
716
Jun 2026
659
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,687 |
| Presentations | 62 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.9% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +100.9% 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.