Ferrous fumarate Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+20.4%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 873 items of Ferrous fumarate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,687 to the NHS. This is 20.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous fumarate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,687 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.4% |
Ferrous fumarate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 725 items |
| Difference | +20.4% 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.