Colecalciferol vs Ergocalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 762.8× as often as Ergocalciferol in March 2026 — 2,530,117 items versus 3,317 in England.
2,530,117items
Colecalciferol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,317items
Ergocalciferol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Colecalciferol versus Ergocalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Colecalciferol · ╌ Ergocalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Colecalciferol | Ergocalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,530,117 | 3,317 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29,221,677 | 42,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,896,850 | £27,820 |
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