Ferrous fumarate vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Hydroxocobalamin in April 2026 — 467,955 items versus 269,144 in England.
467,955items
Ferrous fumarate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
269,144items
Hydroxocobalamin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 467,955 | 269,144 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,500,467 | 3,332,987 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £817,258 | £795,360 |
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