Cod liver oil vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 221.6× as often as Cod liver oil in May 2026 — 66,267 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,267items
Alfacalcidol · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 299 | 66,267 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,685 | 817,610 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £633 | £366,507 |
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