Betaine anhydrous vs Haem arginate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betaine anhydrous was dispensed 4.5× as often as Haem arginate in May 2026 — 9 items versus 2 in England.
9items
Betaine anhydrous · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Haem arginate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betaine anhydrous versus Haem arginate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betaine anhydrous · ╌ Haem arginate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betaine anhydrous | Haem arginate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 99 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,510 | £869 |
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