Hydroxocobalamin vs Desferrioxamine mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 280,178.0× as often as Desferrioxamine mesilate in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 1 in England.
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Desferrioxamine mesilate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxocobalamin versus Desferrioxamine mesilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxocobalamin · ╌ Desferrioxamine mesilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Desferrioxamine mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 280,178 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,332,230 | 13 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £760,031 | £1,866 |
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