Ferrous fumarate vs Deferiprone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 229,494.5× as often as Deferiprone in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 2 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Deferiprone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Deferiprone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Deferiprone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Deferiprone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £780 |
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