Provider Notice issued 11/14/2025
Update to Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) Guidelines
| To: |
Pharmacies, Hospitals, Physicians, Nurses, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Local Health Departments |
| Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Re: |
Update to Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) Guidelines |
This notice provides recommendations on the use of Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) 50,000 international units (IU). The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and Illinois HFS Fee-For-Service (FFS) Drug Utilization Review Board are informing FFS program providers and pharmacists of updates from the Endocrine Society. Information on the 2024 Endocrine Society guidelines and guideline summary can be found on the DUR website.
Questions regarding this notice may be directed to the Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565, or the applicable MCO.
Laura Phelan, Administrator
Division of Medical Programs