Vitamin D (colecalciferol and ergocalciferol)
Indication
Asymptomatic patients that are at high or normal risk of vitamin D deficiency
Black
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Blood and Nutrition
Background
Asymptomatic patients that are at high or normal risk of vitamin D deficiency should be advised to: increase their exposure to sunlight, increase the intake of food groups that are high in Vitamin D or purchase vitamin D supplements over the counter (OTC). The prescribing of Vitamin D is not recommended (RAG status ‘Black’).
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Black
Reason for decision:
Not recommended for prescribing on the NHS in Lancashire & South Cumbria
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