Hydroxocobalamin vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 597.4× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 469 in England.
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
469items
Darbepoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxocobalamin versus Darbepoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxocobalamin · ╌ Darbepoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 280,178 | 469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,332,230 | 5,643 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £760,031 | £161,594 |
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