Alfacalcidol vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 36.6× as often as Alfacalcidol in April 2026 — 2,491,057 items versus 68,055 in England.
68,055items
Alfacalcidol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,491,057items
Colecalciferol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alfacalcidol versus Colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alfacalcidol · ╌ Colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Alfacalcidol | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 68,055 | 2,491,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 819,776 | 29,332,524 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £382,523 | £10,664,280 |
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