Iron sucrose vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 709,643.0× as often as Iron sucrose in October 2025 — 709,643 items versus 1 in England.
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Iron sucrose · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Folic acid · October 2025
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 October 2025
| Measure | Iron sucrose | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, October 2025 | 1 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, October 2025 | £51 | £646,283 |
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