Other oral iron preparations
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (National)
16.3K
NHS Cost
£206.4K
Practices
1,655
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Other oral iron preparations is prescribed by 1,655 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 16,333 items were prescribed at a total cost of £206,363 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Nutrition and Blood, Section Anaemias and haematological disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | 630 | 16 | 39 | +298.0% ▲ |
| B | 583 | 27 | 22 | +118.2% ▲ |
| PR | 560 | 13 | 43 | +335.4% ▲ |
| LE | 552 | 30 | 18 | +85.9% ▲ |
| LN | 459 | 12 | 38 | +286.9% ▲ |
| SN | 354 | 15 | 24 | +138.4% ▲ |
| ME | 333 | 9 | 37 | +273.7% ▲ |
| PO | 317 | 11 | 29 | +190.9% ▲ |
| NG | 313 | 15 | 21 | +111.1% ▲ |
| RG | 308 | 9 | 34 | +245.5% ▲ |
| CM | 289 | 13 | 22 | +124.2% ▲ |
| E | 255 | 11 | 23 | +134.3% ▲ |
| EX | 252 | 8 | 32 | +218.2% ▲ |
| WA | 246 | 9 | 27 | +175.8% ▲ |
| CH | 243 | 11 | 22 | +123.2% ▲ |
| CO | 235 | 11 | 21 | +116.2% ▲ |
| TN | 211 | 7 | 30 | +204.0% ▲ |
| L | 208 | 14 | 15 | +50.5% ▲ |
| S | 196 | 13 | 15 | +52.5% ▲ |
| BH | 193 | 7 | 28 | +178.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| KEW SURGERY | 220 |
| BHARANI MEDICAL CENTRE | 137 |
| MILE LANE HEALTH CENTRE | 136 |
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.