Calcium folinate vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 35.0× as often as Calcium folinate in March 2026 — 7,984 items versus 228 in England.
228items
Calcium folinate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium folinate | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 228 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,810 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,817 | £102,840 |
See the full profile for Calcium folinate or Hydroxycarbamide.