Folic acid vs Deferiprone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 327,180.5× as often as Deferiprone in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 2 in England.
654,361items
Folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Deferiprone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Deferiprone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 654,361 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,233,738 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £554,346 | £780 |
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