Iron sucrose vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 280,178.0× as often as Iron sucrose in October 2025 — 280,178 items versus 1 in England.
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Iron sucrose · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Hydroxocobalamin · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iron sucrose versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iron sucrose · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to October 2025
| Measure | Iron sucrose | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, October 2025 | 1 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, October 2025 | £51 | £760,031 |
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