Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,990
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+287%

UPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,990 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,492 to the NHS. This is 287% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
172

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,990
Total Quantity41,593
Total NHS Cost£1,492
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+287%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,990 items
National average per practice514 items
Difference+287% 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.