Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,088
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+111.6%

MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,088 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,233 to the NHS. This is 111.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
92

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,088
Total Quantity35,401
Total NHS Cost£1,233
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+111.6%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,088 items
National average per practice514 items
Difference+111.6% vs national average
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.