Alfacalcidol vs Paricalcitol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 4,141.7× as often as Paricalcitol in May 2026 — 66,267 items versus 16 in England.
66,267items
Alfacalcidol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Paricalcitol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alfacalcidol versus Paricalcitol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alfacalcidol · ╌ Paricalcitol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alfacalcidol | Paricalcitol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66,267 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 817,610 | 189 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £366,507 | £1,548 |
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