Alfacalcidol vs Calcitriol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 23.3× as often as Calcitriol in March 2026 — 69,621 items versus 2,982 in England.
69,621items
Alfacalcidol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,982items
Calcitriol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alfacalcidol versus Calcitriol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alfacalcidol · ╌ Calcitriol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alfacalcidol | Calcitriol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 69,621 | 2,982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 817,600 | 36,052 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £404,197 | £35,779 |
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