Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,384
Total Quantity
90.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+91%

THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 1,384 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,670 to the NHS. This is 91% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
92

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,384
Total Quantity90,354
Total NHS Cost£3,670
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+91%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,384 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+91% 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.