Compound iron preparations vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 667,085.0× as often as Compound iron preparations in November 2025 — 667,085 items versus 1 in England.
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Compound iron preparations · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
667,085items
Folic acid · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Compound iron preparations versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Compound iron preparations · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to November 2025
| Measure | Compound iron preparations | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, November 2025 | 1 | 667,085 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 9,660,920 |
| Net ingredient cost, November 2025 | £12 | £621,835 |
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