Iron carboxymaltose vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 684,312.0× as often as Iron carboxymaltose in March 2026 — 684,312 items versus 1 in England.
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Iron carboxymaltose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron carboxymaltose versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron carboxymaltose · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Iron carboxymaltose | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 684,312 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14 | 9,425,046 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £96 | £578,552 |
See the full profile for Iron carboxymaltose or Folic acid.