Is Zemplar a Form of Vitamin D? Understanding this Synthetic Analog
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Zemplar (paricalcitol) is a prescription medication often described as an active form of vitamin D, but it's more accurately defined as a synthetic analog of the hormone's most active form, calcitriol. Unlike over-the-counter vitamin D supplements, Zemplar is specifically designed for therapeutic use in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
