Hydroxocobalamin vs Deferiprone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 40,025.4× as often as Deferiprone in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 7 in England.
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Deferiprone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxocobalamin versus Deferiprone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxocobalamin · ╌ Deferiprone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Deferiprone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 280,178 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,332,230 | 48 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £760,031 | £3,832 |
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