Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,056

Total Quantity

116.1K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

+45.7%

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 1,056 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,959 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

163

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

124

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,056
Total Quantity	116,142
Total NHS Cost	£3,959
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+45.7%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,056 items
National average per practice	725 items
Difference	+45.7% 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.