Compound iron preparations vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 280,178.0× as often as Compound iron preparations in November 2025 — 280,178 items versus 1 in England.
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Compound iron preparations · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Compound iron preparations versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Compound iron preparations · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to November 2025
| Measure | Compound iron preparations | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, November 2025 | 1 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, November 2025 | £12 | £760,031 |
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