Ferrous sulfate vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Hydroxocobalamin in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 280,178 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £760,031 |
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