Colecalciferol Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,550
Total Quantity
180.1K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 2,550 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,342 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
224
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,342 |
| Presentations | 43 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.