Hydroxocobalamin vs Epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 7,142.9× as often as Epoetin beta in May 2026 — 278,574 items versus 39 in England.
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39items
Epoetin beta · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 278,574 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,338,504 | 611 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £810,489 | £18,209 |
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