Ferrous fumarate vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 900.0× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 510 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
510items
Darbepoetin alfa · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 510 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 5,732 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £165,881 |
See the full profile for Ferrous fumarate or Darbepoetin alfa.