Folic acid vs Deferiprone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 114,052.0× as often as Deferiprone in April 2026 — 684,312 items versus 6 in England.
684,312items
Folic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Deferiprone · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Deferiprone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 684,312 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,425,046 | 50 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £578,552 | £1,508 |
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