Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,140

Total Quantity

49.7K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

+121.7%

THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,140 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,609 to the NHS. This is 121.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,140
Total Quantity	49,694
Total NHS Cost	£1,609
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+121.7%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,140 items
National average per practice	514 items
Difference	+121.7% 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.