Folic acid vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 16,896.3× as often as Epoetin alfa in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 42 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42items
Epoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Epoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Epoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 42 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 519 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £24,856 |
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