Hydroxocobalamin vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 7,274.2× as often as Epoetin alfa in April 2026 — 269,144 items versus 37 in England.
269,144items
Hydroxocobalamin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Epoetin alfa · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 269,144 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,332,987 | 519 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £795,360 | £26,471 |
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