Capsules 250 nanograms, 500 nanograms, 1 microgram
Oral drops 2 micrograms/mL (1 drop contains approximately 100 nanograms alfacalcidol)

For patients with severe renal impairment requiring vitamin D therapy.

Secondary care prescribers initiating treatment should clearly outline monitoring requirements when transferring prescribing responsiblity to primary care.

Capsules 250 nanograms

Colecalciferol 400 units is equivalent to 10 micrograms.

For recommendations on the use of vitamin D please consult the LSCMMG Vitamin D position statement.

**Product choices to be confirmed with ICB. To be updated when resolved**

Injection 300,000 units/1ml

For the correction of deficiency and insufficiency in high-risk, symptomatic patients as a short-course treatment.

Ergocalciferol 400 units is equivalent to 10 micrograms.

Plastic syringes can be used 'off label' providing the injection is administered immediately after being drawn up into the syringe.