Alfacalcidol vs Ergocalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 24.1× as often as Ergocalciferol in May 2026 — 66,267 items versus 2,749 in England.
66,267items
Alfacalcidol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,749items
Ergocalciferol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alfacalcidol versus Ergocalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alfacalcidol · ╌ Ergocalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alfacalcidol | Ergocalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66,267 | 2,749 |
| Items, last 12 months | 817,610 | 40,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £366,507 | £23,402 |
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