Hydroxocobalamin vs Epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 6,090.8× as often as Epoetin beta in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 46 in England.
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46items
Epoetin beta · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxocobalamin versus Epoetin beta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxocobalamin · ╌ Epoetin beta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 280,178 | 46 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,332,230 | 618 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £760,031 | £15,515 |
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