Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,236
Total Quantity
78.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+70.5%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,236 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,390 to the NHS. This is 70.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,390 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.5% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +70.5% 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.