Colecalciferol Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Vitamins | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,234
Total Quantity
233.6K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 5,234 items of Colecalciferol over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,765 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Colecalciferol is classified under Vitamins in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
449
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,765 |
| Presentations | 45 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Colecalciferol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,723 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.