Vitamin A vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 1,562.0× as often as Vitamin A in May 2026 — 2,411,802 items versus 1,544 in England.
1,544items
Vitamin A · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,411,802items
Colecalciferol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vitamin A versus Colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vitamin A · ╌ Colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Vitamin A | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,544 | 2,411,802 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,004 | 29,296,182 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £10,000 | £10,240,564 |
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