Iron dextran vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 50,688.8× as often as Iron dextran in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Iron dextran · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron dextran versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron dextran · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Iron dextran | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 227 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £550 | £646,283 |
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