Ferric maltol vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 71.7× as often as Ferric maltol in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 3,906 in England.
3,906items
Ferric maltol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferric maltol versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferric maltol · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferric maltol | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,906 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38,488 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £190,886 | £760,031 |
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