Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,085

Total Quantity

80.2K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+49.7%

WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 1,085 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,971 to the NHS. This is 49.7% 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

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,085
Total Quantity	80,156
Total NHS Cost	£2,971
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+49.7%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,085 items
National average per practice	725 items
Difference	+49.7% 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.