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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