Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,183
Total Quantity
76.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+63.2%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,183 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,094 to the NHS. This is 63.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,183
Total Quantity76,654
Total NHS Cost£2,094
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+63.2%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,183 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+63.2% 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.