Calcium folinate vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 37.9× as often as Calcium folinate in May 2026 — 7,469 items versus 197 in England.
197items
Calcium folinate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,469items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium folinate versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium folinate · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium folinate | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 197 | 7,469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,756 | 93,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £32,015 | £83,821 |
See the full profile for Calcium folinate or Hydroxycarbamide.