Compound iron preparations vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 336,487.0× as often as Compound iron preparations in November 2025 — 336,487 items versus 1 in England.
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Compound iron preparations · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Compound iron preparations versus Ferrous sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Compound iron preparations · ╌ Ferrous sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to November 2025
| Measure | Compound iron preparations | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, November 2025 | 1 | 336,487 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 4,037,407 |
| Net ingredient cost, November 2025 | £12 | £545,211 |
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