Iron and folic acid vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 1,749.6× as often as Iron and folic acid in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 374 in England.
374items
Iron and folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
654,361items
Folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron and folic acid versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron and folic acid · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Iron and folic acid | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 374 | 654,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,394 | 9,233,738 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,071 | £554,346 |
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