Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
9,548
Total Quantity
577.2K
NHS Cost
£23.4K
vs National Avg
+1217.3%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 9,548 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,401 to the NHS. This is 1217.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
689
Jun 2026
754
Jun 2026
855
Jun 2026
763
Jun 2026
798
Jun 2026
834
Jun 2026
820
Jun 2026
783
Jun 2026
803
Jun 2026
801
Jun 2026
839
Jun 2026
809
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 577,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,401 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1217.3% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +1217.3% 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.