Oral vitamin B12 – what are the prescribing considerations and what formulations are available?

This Medicines Q&A outlines what oral vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) preparations are available and associated prescribing considerations. Hydroxocobalamin 1mg administered intramuscularly (IM) is the preferred method…

Injectable medicines commonly used in primary care during COVID-19: Vitamin B12

This page summarises the advice of the British Society for Haematology on the administration of hydroxocobalamin (vitamin B12) injections during COVID-19 for patients already established…

How should severe vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnancy be managed?

This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited evidence available on the management of severe vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnancy

Safety in Lactation: Drugs used in megaloblastic anaemias

Hydroxocobalamin has largely replaced cyanocobalamin for the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency associated with megaloblastic anaemia.