Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
748
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 748 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,604 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,015 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,604 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 514 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.