Folic acid vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 1,513.1× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 469 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
469items
Darbepoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Darbepoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Darbepoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 5,643 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £161,594 |
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