Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,877
Total Quantity
137.2K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+265%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,877 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,874 to the NHS. This is 265% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,190 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,874 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +265% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +265% 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.