Folic acid vs Epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 15,427.0× as often as Epoetin beta in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 46 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46items
Epoetin beta · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Epoetin beta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Epoetin beta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 46 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 618 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £15,515 |
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