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CALCITRIOL vs CALCIUM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CALCITRIOL vs CALCIUM: Safety Overview

Metric CALCITRIOL CALCIUM
Total FAERS Reports 2,369 15,685
Deaths Reported 426 4,138
Death Rate 18.0% 26.4%
Hospitalizations 1,107 7,578
Average Patient Age 63.0 yrs 54.7 yrs
% Female Patients 39.2% 74.2%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 13, 2011
Manufacturer Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. WG Critical Care, LLC
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued