Cyanocobalamin vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 6,725.5× as often as Epoetin alfa in May 2026 — 235,394 items versus 35 in England.
235,394items
Cyanocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35items
Epoetin alfa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cyanocobalamin versus Epoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cyanocobalamin · ╌ Epoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cyanocobalamin | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 235,394 | 35 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,762,608 | 502 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,106,318 | £18,976 |
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