Iron and folic acid vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 637.1× as often as Iron and folic acid in March 2026 — 240,194 items versus 377 in England.
377items
Iron and folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,194items
Cyanocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron and folic acid versus Cyanocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron and folic acid · ╌ Cyanocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Iron and folic acid | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 377 | 240,194 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,572 | 2,710,185 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,111 | £970,485 |
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