Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,235
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+70.4%

OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,235 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,038 to the NHS. This is 70.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
114

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,235
Total Quantity46,712
Total NHS Cost£2,038
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+70.4%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,235 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+70.4% 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.