Iron and folic acid vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 629.4× as often as Iron and folic acid in May 2026 — 235,394 items versus 374 in England.
374items
Iron and folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
235,394items
Cyanocobalamin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Iron and folic acid | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 374 | 235,394 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,394 | 2,762,608 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,071 | £1,106,318 |
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