Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,399
Total Quantity
59.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+172.1%

PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 1,399 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,160 to the NHS. This is 172.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,399
Total Quantity59,374
Total NHS Cost£2,160
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+172.1%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,399 items
National average per practice514 items
Difference+172.1% 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.