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Osteocare Original, 90 tablets

£13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics. It carries more than one active ingredient, so it is not ranked against single-ingredient products. Each price below counts one ingredient only.

What it really costs, per 500 mg calcium18pOne 500 mg dose is our comparison unit for calcium. It is not a recommendation.
A day18p
A week£1.28
A month£5.48
A year£66.66

At one 500 mg dose a day, this pack lasts 2 months. A month is 30 days, so twelve of them is not quite a year.

How we worked it out

Calcium

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 800 mg = 36 g
  • £13.15 ÷ 36 g × 500 mg = 18.3p per 500 mg calcium
  • A week 18.3p × 7 = £1.28 · a month × 30 = £5.48 · a year × 365 = £66.66
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Copper

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 0.5 mg = 22.5 mg
  • £13.15 ÷ 22.5 mg × 1 mg = 58.4p per 1 mg copper
  • A week 58.4p × 7 = £4.09 · a month × 30 = £17.53 · a year × 365 = £213.32
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Magnesium

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 300 mg = 13.5 g
  • £13.15 ÷ 13.5 g × 100 mg = 9.74p per 100 mg magnesium
  • A week 9.74p × 7 = 68p · a month × 30 = £2.92 · a year × 365 = £35.55
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Manganese

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 0.5 mg = 22.5 mg
  • £13.15 ÷ 22.5 mg × 2 mg = £1.17 per 2 mg manganese
  • A week £1.17 × 7 = £8.18 · a month × 30 = £35.07 · a year × 365 = £426.64
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Selenium

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 55 µg = 2.48 mg
  • £13.15 ÷ 2.48 mg × 100 µg = 53.1p per 100 µg selenium
  • A week 53.1p × 7 = £3.72 · a month × 30 = £15.94 · a year × 365 = £193.93
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Vitamin D3

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 1,000 IU = 45,000 IU
  • £13.15 ÷ 45,000 IU × 1,000 IU = 29.2p per 1,000 IU
  • A week 29.2p × 7 = £2.05 · a month × 30 = £8.77 · a year × 365 = £106.66
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

Zinc

  • Servings: 90 ÷ 2 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 10 mg = 450 mg
  • £13.15 ÷ 450 mg × 15 mg = 43.8p per 15 mg zinc
  • A week 43.8p × 7 = £3.07 · a month × 30 = £13.15 · a year × 365 = £159.99
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

The standard dose is a comparison unit, not a recommendation. Always confirm the price on the retailer's site. How we compare everything.

How it compares: calcium carbonate

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Chewable Calcium + Vitamin D Vanilla 60 TabletsCheapest per 500 mg calciumBoots · 800 mg a serving · £2.50 a month · a pack lasts 48 days8p£4.00View at Boots (opens in a new tab)
Chewable Calcium & Vitamin D3 TabletsSimply Supplements · 800 mg a serving · £3.12 a month · a pack lasts 3 months10p£9.99View at Simply Supplements (opens in a new tab)
Ultra CalciumVitabiotics · 1 g a serving · £3.65 a month · a pack lasts 30 days12p£3.65View at Vitabiotics (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 800 mg a serving · £5.48 a month · a pack lasts 2 months18pshown above

Ranked purely by price per 500 mg calcium. 86 combination products also contain calcium.

How it compares: copper

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Chelated CopperCheapest per 1 mg copperHealf · 2.5 mg a serving · 79p a month · a pack lasts 8 months3p£6.57View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Copper (citrate)Healf · 2 mg a serving · £2.61 a month · a pack lasts 4 months9p£10.42View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Copper (Glycinate)Healf · 2 mg a serving · £2.75 a month · a pack lasts 4 months9p£10.98View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 0.5 mg a serving · £17.53 a month · a pack lasts 23 days58pshown above

Ranked purely by price per 1 mg copper. 145 combination products also contain copper.

How it compares: magnesium blends and other forms

All 79, ranked →
ZipVitMagnesium 500mgCheapest per 100 mg magnesiumZipVit · 500 mg a serving · 33p a month · a pack lasts 4.9 years1p£19.99View at ZipVit (opens in a new tab)
Magnesium Glycinate X3Protein Works · 1.81 g a serving · 40p a month · a pack lasts 2.2 years1p£10.99View at Protein Works (opens in a new tab)
Magnesium CapsHealf · 500 mg a serving · 41p a month · a pack lasts 1.4 years1p£6.75View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 300 mg a serving · £2.92 a month · a pack lasts 4 months10pshown above

Ranked purely by price per 100 mg magnesium. 236 combination products also contain magnesium.

How it compares: manganese

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Manganese 4mgCheapest per 2 mg manganeseLamberts Healthcare (Nature's Best) · 4 mg a serving · £1.04 a month · a pack lasts 7 months3p£6.95View at Lamberts Healthcare (opens in a new tab)
ManganeseHealf · 8 mg a serving · £1.39 a month · a pack lasts 8 months5p£11.14View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 0.5 mg a serving · £35.07 a month · a pack lasts 11 days£1.17shown above

Ranked purely by price per 2 mg manganese. 58 combination products also contain manganese.

How it compares: other forms of selenium

All 10, ranked →
WeightWorldSelenium TabletsCheapest per 100 µg seleniumWeightWorld · 200 µg a serving · 62p a month · a pack lasts 2 years2p£14.99View at WeightWorld (opens in a new tab)
Selenium 200ug 240 TabletsHolland & Barrett · 200 µg a serving · £1.12 a month · a pack lasts 1.3 years4p£17.99View at Holland & Barrett (opens in a new tab)
Super Selenium ComplexHealf · 200 µg a serving · £1.19 a month · a pack lasts 7 months4p£7.96View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 55 µg a serving · £15.94 a month · a pack lasts 25 days53pshown above

Ranked purely by price per 100 µg selenium. 120 combination products also contain selenium.

How it compares: vitamin D3

All 207, ranked →
WeightWorldHigh-Strength Vitamin D3 TabletsCheapest per 1,000 IUWeightWorld · 4,000 IU a serving · 17p a month · a pack lasts 4.4 years1p£8.99View at WeightWorld (opens in a new tab)
ZipVitVitamin D3 4000iuZipVit · 4,000 IU a serving · 17p a month · a pack lasts 4 years1p£8.49View at ZipVit (opens in a new tab)
WeightWorldVitamin D3 + K2 (MK7) TabletsWeightWorld · 4,000 IU a serving · 21p a month · a pack lasts 4 years1p£9.99View at WeightWorld (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 1,000 IU a serving · £8.77 a month · a pack lasts 45 days29pshown above

Ranked purely by price per 1,000 IU. 439 combination products also contain vitamin D3.

How it compares: zinc sulphate

All 13, ranked →
Ultra ZincCheapest per 15 mg zincVitabiotics · 15 mg a serving · £1.92 a month · a pack lasts 2 months6p£3.85View at Vitabiotics (opens in a new tab)
Ionic Zinc Liquid DropsHealf · 11.3 mg a serving · £8.95 a month · a pack lasts 30 days30p£8.99View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Zinc Liquid DropsHealf · 15 mg a serving · £15.53 a month · a pack lasts 28 days52p£14.49View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productVitabiotics · 10 mg a serving · £13.15 a month · a pack lasts 30 days44pshown above

Ranked purely by price per 15 mg zinc. 48 combination products also contain zinc.

On the label

Calcium · Carbonate
800 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Copper · Copper
0.5 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Pack
90 tablets · 45 servings · 2 tablet(s) a serving
Cost per serving
29p (45 servings in the pack)
More label details
Magnesium · Blends and other forms
300 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Manganese · Manganese
0.5 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Selenium · Other forms
55 µg per serving (stated on the label)
Vitamin D3 · Vitamin D3
1,000 IU per serving (stated on the label)
Zinc · Sulphate
10 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Claimed on the listing
vegan, vegetarian
Barcode
5021265249305
Sold by
Vitabiotics
What the listing says
“90 Tablets” · “TWO TABLETS PER DAY WITH YOUR MAIN MEAL” · “Calcium ; 800 mg ; 100”
Ingredients

Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Potato Starch, Zinc Sulphate, Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Isomalt, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Colour: Calcium Carbonate), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Anti-Caking Agent: Purified Talc, Sodium Borate, Crosslinked Cellulose Gum, Manganese Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Sodium Selenite.

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One 500 mg dose is our comparison unit, not a recommendation.

Price history

No price change since 23 September 2026. Checked on 2 days, most recently 9 October 2026.

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£13.15Vitabiotics
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  1. First checked at Vitabiotics: £13.15

Questions about this product

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 500 mg calcium?

18p per 500 mg calcium, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

2 months at one 500 mg dose. The pack holds 36 g in total.

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 1 mg copper?

58p per 1 mg copper, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

23 days at one 1 mg dose. The pack holds 22.5 mg in total.

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 100 mg magnesium?

10p per 100 mg magnesium, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

4 months at one 100 mg dose. The pack holds 13.5 g in total.

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 2 mg manganese?

£1.17 per 2 mg manganese, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

11 days at one 2 mg dose. The pack holds 22.5 mg in total.

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 100 µg selenium?

53p per 100 µg selenium, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

25 days at one 100 µg dose. The pack holds 2.48 mg in total.

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 1,000 IU?

29p per 1,000 IU, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

45 days at one 1,000 IU dose. The pack holds 45,000 IU in total.

How much does Vitabiotics Osteocare Original cost per 15 mg zinc?

44p per 15 mg zinc, from £13.15 for 90 tablets at Vitabiotics, checked on 9 October 2026.

How long does one pack last?

30 days at one 15 mg dose. The pack holds 450 mg in total.

About Vitabiotics

Founded 1971 · London, England

Vitabiotics is a British vitamins and supplements company based in London. Professor Kartar Lalvani founded it in 1971, and his son Tej Lalvani is group chief executive.

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