Iron and folic acid vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 744.9× as often as Iron and folic acid in May 2026 — 278,574 items versus 374 in England.
374items
Iron and folic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Iron and folic acid | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 374 | 278,574 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,394 | 3,338,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,071 | £810,489 |
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