Other oral iron preparations vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 456.7× as often as Other oral iron preparations in March 2026 — 709,643 items versus 1,554 in England.
1,554items
Other oral iron preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
709,643items
Folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other oral iron preparations versus Folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other oral iron preparations · ╌ Folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,554 | 709,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,820 | 9,555,632 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,710 | £646,283 |
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