Other oral iron preparations vs Hydroxocobalamin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxocobalamin was dispensed 188.5× as often as Other oral iron preparations in May 2026 — 278,574 items versus 1,478 in England.
1,478items
Other oral iron preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
278,574items
Hydroxocobalamin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Hydroxocobalamin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,478 | 278,574 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,987 | 3,338,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,857 | £810,489 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Hydroxocobalamin.