Iron and folic acid vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 1,882.3× as often as Iron and folic acid in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 377 in England.
377items
Iron and folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
709,643items
Folic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Iron and folic acid | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 377 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,572 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,111 | £646,283 |
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