Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,318
Total Quantity
82.1K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+81.8%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 1,318 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,142 to the NHS. This is 81.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,142 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.8% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +81.8% 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.