Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,004
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+38.5%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,004 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,581 to the NHS. This is 38.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,787 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,581 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.5% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +38.5% 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.