Hydroxocobalamin vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 6,670.9× as often as Epoetin alfa in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 42 in England.
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42items
Epoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxocobalamin versus Epoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxocobalamin · ╌ Epoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 280,178 | 42 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,332,230 | 519 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £760,031 | £24,856 |
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