Ferrous gluconate vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 29.7× as often as Ferrous gluconate in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 23,871 in England.
23,871items
Ferrous gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous gluconate versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous gluconate · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous gluconate | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 23,871 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 281,051 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £139,328 | £646,283 |
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