Cyanocobalamin
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (National)
2.4M
NHS Cost
£12.8M
Practices
6,714
Avg per Practice
353
Overview
Cyanocobalamin is prescribed by 6,714 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,370,117 items were prescribed at a total cost of £12,841,701 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Nutrition and Blood, Section Anaemias and haematological disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187,997
Jun 2026
179,645
Jun 2026
198,025
Jun 2026
193,024
Jun 2026
190,299
Jun 2026
202,036
Jun 2026
194,600
Jun 2026
201,371
Jun 2026
205,805
Jun 2026
187,095
Jun 2026
200,481
Jun 2026
202,776
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 108.6K | 256 | 424 | +20.2% ▲ |
| HU | 89.7K | 47 | 1,909 | +440.8% ▲ |
| WV | 66.2K | 52 | 1,273 | +260.7% ▲ |
| BS | 65.1K | 80 | 814 | +130.7% ▲ |
| TS | 64.2K | 72 | 892 | +152.5% ▲ |
| PE | 63.2K | 91 | 694 | +96.6% ▲ |
| ME | 60.6K | 66 | 918 | +160.1% ▲ |
| LA | 58.6K | 32 | 1,831 | +418.8% ▲ |
| M | 57.8K | 170 | 340 | -3.7% ▼ |
| NE | 56.6K | 136 | 416 | +17.9% ▲ |
| DN | 52.7K | 89 | 592 | +67.7% ▲ |
| S | 52.6K | 157 | 335 | -5.0% ▼ |
| OL | 48.7K | 72 | 677 | +91.7% ▲ |
| E | 48.3K | 136 | 355 | +0.6% vs avg |
| SN | 47.2K | 46 | 1,027 | +190.8% ▲ |
| GL | 45.1K | 66 | 684 | +93.7% ▲ |
| SO | 41.7K | 54 | 772 | +118.8% ▲ |
| WS | 40.8K | 74 | 551 | +56.1% ▲ |
| CV | 40.6K | 111 | 366 | +3.7% ▲ |
| PL | 40.5K | 49 | 826 | +134.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 12,715 |
| HEALTH AND BEYOND | 11,322 |
| ASH TREES SURGERY | 11,277 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Nutrition and Blood
- Section: Anaemias and haematological disorders
- Paragraph: Drugs used in megaloblastic anaemias
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.