Ferrous fumarate vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 1.4× as often as Ferrous fumarate in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 458,989 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
654,361items
Folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 654,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 9,233,738 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £554,346 |
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