Ferric maltol vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 57.4× as often as Ferric maltol in May 2026 — 235,394 items versus 4,103 in England.
4,103items
Ferric maltol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
235,394items
Cyanocobalamin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ferric maltol | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,103 | 235,394 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,223 | 2,762,608 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £205,795 | £1,106,318 |
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