Ferrous fumarate
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (National)
5.3M
NHS Cost
£11.9M
Practices
7,259
Avg per Practice
725
Overview
Ferrous fumarate is prescribed by 7,259 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,261,301 items were prescribed at a total cost of £11,889,586 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Nutrition and Blood, Section Anaemias and haematological disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
448,180
Jun 2026
425,135
Jun 2026
461,643
Jun 2026
440,159
Jun 2026
430,406
Jun 2026
455,653
Jun 2026
434,008
Jun 2026
436,245
Jun 2026
448,996
Jun 2026
405,108
Jun 2026
432,564
Jun 2026
433,014
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 216.8K | 155 | 1,399 | +93.0% ▲ |
| S | 151.5K | 177 | 856 | +18.1% ▲ |
| NE | 143.0K | 142 | 1,007 | +38.9% ▲ |
| NG | 139.7K | 141 | 991 | +36.7% ▲ |
| B | 123.1K | 268 | 459 | -36.6% ▼ |
| LE | 117.2K | 128 | 916 | +26.4% ▲ |
| PO | 114.8K | 67 | 1,713 | +136.4% ▲ |
| M | 109.1K | 184 | 593 | -18.2% ▼ |
| TS | 100.9K | 77 | 1,311 | +80.8% ▲ |
| CV | 100.6K | 117 | 860 | +18.6% ▲ |
| PE | 96.8K | 93 | 1,041 | +43.7% ▲ |
| OX | 94.5K | 60 | 1,575 | +117.3% ▲ |
| N | 94.2K | 124 | 760 | +4.8% ▲ |
| NN | 93.9K | 69 | 1,360 | +87.7% ▲ |
| L | 88.1K | 147 | 599 | -17.3% ▼ |
| SW | 87.1K | 117 | 744 | +2.7% ▲ |
| DN | 87.0K | 92 | 946 | +30.5% ▲ |
| HA | 82.8K | 79 | 1,048 | +44.6% ▲ |
| RG | 80.5K | 71 | 1,134 | +56.4% ▲ |
| BN | 76.8K | 80 | 960 | +32.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 11,065 |
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 9,548 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 9,422 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Nutrition and Blood
- Section: Anaemias and haematological disorders
- Paragraph: Iron-deficiency 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.