Ferrous fumarate vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 1,010.5× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 469 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
469items
Darbepoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Darbepoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Darbepoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 5,643 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £161,594 |
See the full profile for Ferrous fumarate or Darbepoetin alfa.