Betacarotene vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 16,566.8× as often as Betacarotene in May 2026 — 66,267 items versus 4 in England.
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Betacarotene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,267items
Alfacalcidol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betacarotene versus Alfacalcidol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betacarotene · ╌ Alfacalcidol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betacarotene | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 66,267 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30 | 817,610 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £464 | £366,507 |
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