Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,276
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+76%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,276 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,286 to the NHS. This is 76% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,286 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +76% 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.