Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,758
Total Quantity
297.7K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+418.5%
GP DIRECT prescribed 3,758 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,496 to the NHS. This is 418.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 297,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,496 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +418.5% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +418.5% 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.