The cost of folinic acid
1990
The Cost of Folic Acid vs. Folinic Acid
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): J.B. Healy
Primary Institution: St. Luke's and St. Anne's Radiotherapy and Oncology Service
Conclusion
Folic acid is significantly cheaper than folinic acid for cancer treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- A dose of 30 mg leucovorin daily for 5 days costs about £40.
- A higher dose of 300 mg daily costs £400.
- A 5-day course of folic acid, 25 mg per day costs 40 pence.
Takeaway
Folic acid is a lot cheaper than folinic acid, which is used in cancer treatment. If a patient can't use one, they might still be able to use the other.
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