Ferrous fumarate vs Deferasirox
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 52,659.6× as often as Deferasirox in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 9 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Deferasirox · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Deferasirox |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 145 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £6,384 |
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