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CALCIFEDIOL vs CALCIUM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CALCIFEDIOL vs CALCIUM: Safety Overview

Metric CALCIFEDIOL CALCIUM
Total FAERS Reports 708 15,685
Deaths Reported 207 4,138
Death Rate 29.2% 26.4%
Hospitalizations 389 7,578
Average Patient Age 72.9 yrs 54.7 yrs
% Female Patients 57.6% 74.2%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 13, 2011
Manufacturer OPKO Pharmaceuticals LLC WG Critical Care, LLC
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued