Cod liver oil vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 8,461.9× as often as Cod liver oil in March 2026 — 2,530,117 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,530,117items
Colecalciferol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cod liver oil versus Colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cod liver oil · ╌ Colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 299 | 2,530,117 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,751 | 29,221,677 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £642 | £10,896,850 |
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