Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,113
Total Quantity
37.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+53.6%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,113 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,540 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,540 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.6% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +53.6% 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.