Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

798

Total Quantity

56.3K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+10.1%

ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 798 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,033 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	798
Total Quantity	56,328
Total NHS Cost	£2,033
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+10.1%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	798 items
National average per practice	725 items
Difference	+10.1% vs national average

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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.