Iron and folic acid
Iron and folic acid was ranked 1028th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 402 items, down 9.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Iron and folic acid: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Anaemias and haematological disorders
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £2.94
- Year on year Down 9.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Iron and folic acid this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrograd Folic 325mg/350microgram modified-release tablets | 0901011Q0BJAAAJ | 400 | £1,173 |
| Pregaday 322mg/350microgram tablets | 0901011Q0BPAAAC | 2 | £8 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Iron and folic acid is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Iron and folic acid volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Iron and folic acid with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.