Vitamin A vs Alfacalcidol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfacalcidol was dispensed 41.2× as often as Vitamin A in March 2026 — 69,621 items versus 1,691 in England.
1,691items
Vitamin A · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,621items
Alfacalcidol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Vitamin A | Alfacalcidol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,691 | 69,621 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,158 | 817,600 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,078 | £404,197 |
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