Vitamin A vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 42.9× as often as Vitamin A in May 2026 — 66,267 items versus 1,544 in England.
1,544items
Vitamin A · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,267items
Alfacalcidol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vitamin A versus Alfacalcidol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vitamin A · ╌ Alfacalcidol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Vitamin A | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,544 | 66,267 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,004 | 817,610 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £10,000 | £366,507 |
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