Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,165

Total Quantity

47.0K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

+126.6%

MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,165 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,569 to the NHS. This is 126.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

112

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

135

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,165
Total Quantity	47,009
Total NHS Cost	£1,569
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+126.6%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,165 items
National average per practice	514 items
Difference	+126.6% 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.