Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,435
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+98%

BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,435 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,702 to the NHS. This is 98% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,435
Total Quantity82,399
Total NHS Cost£2,702
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+98%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,435 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+98% 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.