Folic acid vs Deferasirox
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 78,849.2× as often as Deferasirox in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 9 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Deferasirox · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Deferasirox: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Deferasirox
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Deferasirox |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 145 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £6,384 |
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