Hydroxocobalamin vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 546.2× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in May 2026 — 278,574 items versus 510 in England.
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
510items
Darbepoetin alfa · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 278,574 | 510 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,338,504 | 5,732 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £810,489 | £165,881 |
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