Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,400
Total Quantity
119.4K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+231.1%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,400 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,971 to the NHS. This is 231.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,971 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231.1% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +231.1% 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.