Ferric maltol vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 181.7× as often as Ferric maltol in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 3,906 in England.
3,906items
Ferric maltol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferric maltol versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferric maltol · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferric maltol | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,906 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,488 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £190,886 | £646,283 |
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