Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

429

Total Quantity

31.8K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-40.8%

MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 429 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,003 to the NHS. This is 40.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	429
Total Quantity	31,843
Total NHS Cost	£1,003
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-40.8%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	429 items
National average per practice	725 items
Difference	-40.8% 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.