Iron & B Complex
Gentle-form iron with the full B group, sold through pharmacies.
- Lowest current price
- £17.75of £17.75–£21
- Cost per serving
- 20p
- Servings per pack
- 90 × 1 capsule
- Retailers stocking it
- 4
- Spread between retailers
- 15%
- Label disclosure
- Full disclosure
At a glance
Iron bisglycinate rather than sulfate, which most people find easier on the stomach, alongside the B vitamins involved in normal energy metabolism. Iron is one to take for a reason rather than by default, and the pack says so.
It may suit you if
- You have been advised that your iron is low
- Standard iron tablets have upset your stomach
- You want a pharmacy-channel product
You may prefer something else if
- You have not had your iron levels checked
- You already take a multivitamin containing iron
The brand
Meridian Health
Sold principally through pharmacies. The brand cites the studies behind its serving sizes on pack, which is still uncommon in this market.
- Founded
- 2009
- Based in
- United Kingdom
- Publishes batch testing
- Yes
Sustainability
Recyclable bottle. Pharmacy take-back scheme available.What is in it
The label, in full
Every active ingredient amount is printed on the label.
- Iron bisglycinate
- 14mg
- Vitamin C
- 80mg
A gentler form of iron than sulfate. Iron is one to be careful with: only supplement it when there is a reason to. Typical serving across the market: 14mg – 20mg. Published human research: extensive.
One of the few ingredients here with an authorised health claim in the UK and EU. Often included alongside collagen for that reason. Typical serving across the market: 40mg – 500mg. Published human research: extensive.
Other ingredients
Vitamin B12 2.5µg, Folate 200µg, Vitamin B6 1.4mg, Vegetable capsule.
- Format
- Capsules
- Serving size
- 1 capsule
- Servings
- 90
- Flavours
- Declared allergens
- None declared
- Subscription
- Available
- Proprietary blend
- No
Read the pack, not this page
Formulations and allergen declarations change without notice. Always read the label on the pack you actually receive, particularly if you have an allergy.Where to buy
4 retailers checked. Prices last updated in this prototype as sample data.
Lowest seen in 90 days: £17.62at that price now
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How the cost works out
- Lowest pack price
- £17.75
- Servings
- 90
- Cost per serving
- 20p
- Cost per 30 days
- £5.92
Cost per serving is the fairest way to compare, because pack sizes vary enormously within the same category. It still does not account for how much active ingredient is in each serving — check that too.
Ashcombe Health · Private medical cover with a digital GP included, from £29 a month for a single adult. Pre-existing conditions assessed individually.
What customers say
Reviews, broken down
Aggregated themes rather than a single star rating, because the useful signal is usually in what people repeatedly complain about.
5,288 reviews
- 52.8k
- 41.6k
- 3522
- 2202
- 1122
- Packaging
- 3.9
- Value for money
- 4.7
- Ease of use
- 4.8
- Verified purchases
- 91%
Aggregated from pharmacy reviews, retailer reviews. Sample data for this prototype — no real customer reviews are shown, and no review here has been checked for medical accuracy.
What people liked
- Much gentler than sulfate1.8k
- No constipation1.2k
- Cheap and widely available604
What came up repeatedly
- Iron is not for everyone302
- Plain packaging188
“My pharmacist suggested a bisglycinate form and it made all the difference to how I tolerated it.”
Amara D.··Greenline PharmacyVerified purchase
“Do get a blood test first. I took iron for a year for no reason before anyone told me that.”
Steve C.··Nourish & CoVerified purchase
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£17.75
20p per serving