Ferrous sulfate vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 2.0× as often as Ferrous sulfate in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 349,569 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
709,643items
Folic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £646,283 |
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