Ferrous sulfate vs Mecobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 336,487.0× as often as Mecobalamin in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 1 in England.
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Mecobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Mecobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Mecobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Mecobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 336,487 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,037,407 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £545,211 | £7 |
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