Folic acid vs Desferrioxamine mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 709,643.0× as often as Desferrioxamine mesilate in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 1 in England.
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Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Desferrioxamine mesilate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Desferrioxamine mesilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Desferrioxamine mesilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Desferrioxamine mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 13 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £1,866 |
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