Vitamin A vs Colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Colecalciferol was dispensed 1,496.2× as often as Vitamin A in March 2026 — 2,530,117 items versus 1,691 in England.
1,691items
Vitamin A · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,530,117items
Colecalciferol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Vitamin A | Colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,691 | 2,530,117 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,158 | 29,221,677 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,078 | £10,896,850 |
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