Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,399
Total Quantity
107.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+93%

PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS prescribed 1,399 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,426 to the NHS. This is 93% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,399
Total Quantity107,808
Total NHS Cost£4,426
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+93%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,399 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+93% 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.