Iron sucrose vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 218,120.3× as often as Iron sucrose in April 2026 — 654,361 items versus 3 in England.
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Iron sucrose · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Folic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron sucrose versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron sucrose · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Iron sucrose | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3 | 654,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 9,233,738 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £154 | £554,346 |
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