Folic acid vs Deferiprone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 101,377.6× as often as Deferiprone in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 7 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Deferiprone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Deferiprone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Deferiprone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Deferiprone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 48 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £3,832 |
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