Cod liver oil vs Vitamin B compound
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Vitamin B compound was dispensed 213.4× as often as Cod liver oil in March 2026 — 63,796 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,796items
Vitamin B compound · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cod liver oil versus Vitamin B compound: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cod liver oil · ╌ Vitamin B compound
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Vitamin B compound |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 299 | 63,796 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,751 | 802,229 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £642 | £166,641 |
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