Folic acid vs Epoetin zeta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 29,568.5× as often as Epoetin zeta in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 24 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24items
Epoetin zeta · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Epoetin zeta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Epoetin zeta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Epoetin zeta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 24 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £8,482 |
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