Iron and folic acid vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 743.2× as often as Iron and folic acid in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 377 in England.
377items
Iron and folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron and folic acid versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron and folic acid · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Iron and folic acid | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 377 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,572 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,111 | £760,031 |
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