Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at THE POTTERIES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,759
Total Quantity
79.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+142.7%

THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,759 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,358 to the NHS. This is 142.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,759
Total Quantity78,957
Total NHS Cost£3,358
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+142.7%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,759 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+142.7% 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.