Cod liver oil vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 232.8× as often as Cod liver oil in March 2026 — 69,621 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,621items
Alfacalcidol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cod liver oil versus Alfacalcidol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cod liver oil · ╌ Alfacalcidol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 299 | 69,621 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,751 | 817,600 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £642 | £404,197 |
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