Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,792
Total Quantity
54.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+248.5%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,792 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,885 to the NHS. This is 248.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,589 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,885 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +248.5% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +248.5% 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.