Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,140
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+121.7%

DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,140 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,511 to the NHS. This is 121.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,140
Total Quantity57,081
Total NHS Cost£2,511
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+121.7%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,140 items
National average per practice514 items
Difference+121.7% 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.