Other oral iron preparations vs Cyanocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyanocobalamin was dispensed 159.3× as often as Other oral iron preparations in May 2026 — 235,394 items versus 1,478 in England.
1,478items
Other oral iron preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
235,394items
Cyanocobalamin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Cyanocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,478 | 235,394 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,987 | 2,762,608 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,857 | £1,106,318 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Cyanocobalamin.