Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,166

Total Quantity

40.1K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+60.9%

ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,166 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,451 to the NHS. This is 60.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

116

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,166
Total Quantity	40,090
Total NHS Cost	£1,451
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+60.9%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,166 items
National average per practice	725 items
Difference	+60.9% 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.