Folic acid vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 18,696.0× as often as Epoetin alfa in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 35 in England.
654,361items
Folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35items
Epoetin alfa · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 654,361 | 35 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,233,738 | 502 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £554,346 | £18,976 |
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