Calcitriol vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 814.9× as often as Calcitriol in April 2026 — 2,491,057 items versus 3,057 in England.
3,057items
Calcitriol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,491,057items
Colecalciferol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcitriol versus Colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcitriol · ╌ Colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Calcitriol | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3,057 | 2,491,057 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36,100 | 29,332,524 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £37,229 | £10,664,280 |
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