Other oral iron preparations vs Folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Folic acid was dispensed 457.7× as often as Other oral iron preparations in April 2026 — 684,312 items versus 1,495 in England.
1,495items
Other oral iron preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
684,312items
Folic acid · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,495 | 684,312 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,984 | 9,425,046 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £19,261 | £578,552 |
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