Ferrous gluconate vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 10.1× as often as Ferrous gluconate in March 2026 — 240,194 items versus 23,871 in England.
23,871items
Ferrous gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,194items
Cyanocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous gluconate versus Cyanocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous gluconate · ╌ Cyanocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous gluconate | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 23,871 | 240,194 |
| Items, last 12 months | 281,051 | 2,710,185 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £139,328 | £970,485 |
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