Ascorbic acid vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 410.7× as often as Ascorbic acid in May 2026 — 2,411,802 items versus 5,872 in England.
5,872items
Ascorbic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,411,802items
Colecalciferol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ascorbic acid versus Colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ascorbic acid · ╌ Colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ascorbic acid | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,872 | 2,411,802 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,855 | 29,296,182 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,916 | £10,240,564 |
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