Other oral iron preparations vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 442.7× as often as Other oral iron preparations in May 2026 — 654,361 items versus 1,478 in England.
1,478items
Other oral iron preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
654,361items
Folic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,478 | 654,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,987 | 9,233,738 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,857 | £554,346 |
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