Other oral iron preparations vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 154.6× as often as Other oral iron preparations in March 2026 — 240,194 items versus 1,554 in England.
1,554items
Other oral iron preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,194items
Cyanocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other oral iron preparations versus Cyanocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other oral iron preparations · ╌ Cyanocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,554 | 240,194 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,820 | 2,710,185 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,710 | £970,485 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Cyanocobalamin.