Folic acid vs Mecobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 675,725.0× as often as Mecobalamin in June 2026 — 675,725 items versus 1 in England.
675,725items
Folic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Mecobalamin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Folic acid versus Mecobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Folic acid · ╌ Mecobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Folic acid | Mecobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 675,725 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,082,658 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £574,913 | £7 |
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