Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+13.8%
FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 585 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,055 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,055 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.