Ferrous fumarate vs Deferasirox
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 41,726.3× as often as Deferasirox in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 11 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Deferasirox · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Deferasirox: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Deferasirox
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Deferasirox |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 139 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £7,123 |
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