Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,167

Total Quantity

43.7K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+127%

FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,167 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,451 to the NHS. This is 127% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

114

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

118

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,167
Total Quantity	43,654
Total NHS Cost	£1,451
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+127%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,167 items
National average per practice	514 items
Difference	+127% 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.