Betacarotene vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 23,207.0× as often as Betacarotene in January 2026 — 69,621 items versus 3 in England.
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Betacarotene · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,621items
Alfacalcidol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betacarotene versus Alfacalcidol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betacarotene · ╌ Alfacalcidol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Betacarotene | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 3 | 69,621 |
| Items, last 12 months | 26 | 817,600 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £700 | £404,197 |
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