Ferrous sulfate vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 2.0× as often as Ferrous sulfate in April 2026 — 684,312 items versus 342,028 in England.
342,028items
Ferrous sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
684,312items
Folic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 342,028 | 684,312 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,031,201 | 9,425,046 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £549,723 | £578,552 |
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