Compound iron preparations vs Ferrous fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 473,936.0× as often as Compound iron preparations in November 2025 — 473,936 items versus 1 in England.
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Compound iron preparations · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Compound iron preparations versus Ferrous fumarate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Compound iron preparations · ╌ Ferrous fumarate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to November 2025
| Measure | Compound iron preparations | Ferrous fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, November 2025 | 1 | 473,936 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 5,467,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, November 2025 | £12 | £792,203 |
See the full profile for Compound iron preparations or Ferrous fumarate.