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 Items | 1,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,401 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,233 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.6% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +111.6% 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.