Ferrous sulfate Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,764
Total Quantity
78.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+243.1%

WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,764 items of Ferrous sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,641 to the NHS. This is 243.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ferrous sulfate is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
160

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,764
Total Quantity78,559
Total NHS Cost£2,641
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+243.1%

Ferrous sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,764 items
National average per practice514 items
Difference+243.1% 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.