Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+58.5%
THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 815 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,351 to the NHS. This is 58.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,351 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.5% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +58.5% 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.