Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
582
Total Quantity
42.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-19.7%
WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 582 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,454 to the NHS. This is 19.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,454 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.7% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | -19.7% 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.