Iron dextran vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 20,012.7× as often as Iron dextran in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Iron dextran · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron dextran versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron dextran · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Iron dextran | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 227 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £550 | £760,031 |
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