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 Items1,326
Total Quantity60,026
Total NHS Cost£2,462
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+82.9%

Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,326 items
National average per practice725 items
Difference+82.9% 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.