Other oral iron preparations vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 180.3× as often as Other oral iron preparations in March 2026 — 280,178 items versus 1,554 in England.
1,554items
Other oral iron preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
280,178items
Hydroxocobalamin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other oral iron preparations versus Hydroxocobalamin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other oral iron preparations · ╌ Hydroxocobalamin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,554 | 280,178 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,820 | 3,332,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,710 | £760,031 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Hydroxocobalamin.