Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,157
Total Quantity
51.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+125%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 1,157 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,690 to the NHS. This is 125% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,031 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,690 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +125% 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.