Cod liver oil vs Vitamin B compound
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Vitamin B compound was dispensed 202.8× as often as Cod liver oil in May 2026 — 60,625 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
60,625items
Vitamin B compound · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Vitamin B compound |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 299 | 60,625 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,685 | 787,513 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £633 | £159,748 |
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