Cyanocobalamin vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Cyanocobalamin in May 2026 — 278,574 items versus 235,394 in England.
235,394items
Cyanocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cyanocobalamin versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cyanocobalamin · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cyanocobalamin | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 235,394 | 278,574 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,762,608 | 3,338,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,106,318 | £810,489 |
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