Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
851
Total Quantity
48.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+17.4%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 851 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,564 to the NHS. This is 17.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 851 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,564 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 851 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.