Hydroxocobalamin vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 7,738.2× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in May 2026 — 278,574 items versus 36 in England.
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxocobalamin versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxocobalamin · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxocobalamin | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 278,574 | 36 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,338,504 | 553 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £810,489 | £15,124 |
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