Iron dextran vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 15,692.9× as often as Iron dextran in May 2026 — 235,394 items versus 15 in England.
15items
Iron dextran · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
235,394items
Cyanocobalamin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron dextran versus Cyanocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron dextran · ╌ Cyanocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Iron dextran | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 15 | 235,394 |
| Items, last 12 months | 232 | 2,762,608 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £375 | £1,106,318 |
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