Folic acid vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 18,176.7× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 36 in England.
654,361items
Folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 654,361 | 36 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,233,738 | 553 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £554,346 | £15,124 |
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