Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,326
Total Quantity
60.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+82.9%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 1,326 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,462 to the NHS. This is 82.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,462 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.9% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +82.9% 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.