Ascorbic acid vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 11.6× as often as Ascorbic acid in March 2026 — 69,621 items versus 5,984 in England.
5,984items
Ascorbic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,621items
Alfacalcidol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ascorbic acid versus Alfacalcidol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ascorbic acid · ╌ Alfacalcidol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ascorbic acid | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,984 | 69,621 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,142 | 817,600 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £289,643 | £404,197 |
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