Cyanocobalamin vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 5,718.9× as often as Epoetin alfa in March 2026 — 240,194 items versus 42 in England.
240,194items
Cyanocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42items
Epoetin alfa · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Cyanocobalamin | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,194 | 42 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,710,185 | 519 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £970,485 | £24,856 |
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