Ascorbic acid vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 11.3× as often as Ascorbic acid in May 2026 — 66,267 items versus 5,872 in England.
5,872items
Ascorbic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,267items
Alfacalcidol · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ascorbic acid | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,872 | 66,267 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,855 | 817,610 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,916 | £366,507 |
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