Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
88.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+125.7%

SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,636 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,560 to the NHS. This is 125.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,636
Total Quantity88,128
Total NHS Cost£3,560
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+125.7%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,636 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+125.7% 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.