Betacarotene vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 843,372.3× as often as Betacarotene in January 2026 — 2,530,117 items versus 3 in England.
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Betacarotene · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,530,117items
Colecalciferol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betacarotene versus Colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betacarotene · ╌ Colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Betacarotene | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 3 | 2,530,117 |
| Items, last 12 months | 26 | 29,221,677 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £700 | £10,896,850 |
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