Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
407
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£655
vs National Avg
-43.8%

BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 407 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £655 to the NHS. This is 43.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items407
Total Quantity16,197
Total NHS Cost£655
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-43.8%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice407 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference-43.8% vs national average
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.