Folic acid vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 2.5× as often as Hydroxocobalamin in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 280,178 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £760,031 |
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