Ferric maltol vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 61.5× as often as Ferric maltol in March 2026 — 240,194 items versus 3,906 in England.
3,906items
Ferric maltol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,194items
Cyanocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferric maltol versus Cyanocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferric maltol · ╌ Cyanocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferric maltol | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,906 | 240,194 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,488 | 2,710,185 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £190,886 | £970,485 |
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