Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
838
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+15.6%
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 838 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 15.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,904 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.6% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +15.6% 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.