Ferrous gluconate vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 11.7× as often as Ferrous gluconate in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 23,871 in England.
23,871items
Ferrous gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous gluconate versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous gluconate · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous gluconate | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 23,871 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 281,051 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £139,328 | £760,031 |
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