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 Items3,758
Total Quantity297,679
Total NHS Cost£10,496
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+418.5%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,758 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+418.5% 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.