Folic acid vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 15,769.8× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 45 in England.
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 709,643 | 45 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,555,632 | 561 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £646,283 | £18,160 |
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