Folic acid vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 2.3× as often as Hydroxocobalamin in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 278,574 in England.
654,361items
Folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 654,361 | 278,574 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,233,738 | 3,338,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £554,346 | £810,489 |
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