Cyanocobalamin vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Cyanocobalamin in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 240,194 in England.
240,194items
Cyanocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cyanocobalamin versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cyanocobalamin · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cyanocobalamin | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,194 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,710,185 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £970,485 | £760,031 |
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