Ascorbic acid vs Other multivitamin preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other multivitamin preparations was dispensed 17.9× as often as Ascorbic acid in May 2026 — 105,184 items versus 5,872 in England.
5,872items
Ascorbic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
105,184items
Other multivitamin preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ascorbic acid versus Other multivitamin preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ascorbic acid · ╌ Other multivitamin preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ascorbic acid | Other multivitamin preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,872 | 105,184 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69,855 | 1,234,560 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,916 | £813,649 |
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