Ascorbic acid vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 422.8× as often as Ascorbic acid in March 2026 — 2,530,117 items versus 5,984 in England.
5,984items
Ascorbic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,530,117items
Colecalciferol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ascorbic acid | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,984 | 2,530,117 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,142 | 29,221,677 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £289,643 | £10,896,850 |
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