Ferrous fumarate vs Eltrombopag
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 94,787.2× as often as Eltrombopag in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 5 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Eltrombopag · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Eltrombopag: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Eltrombopag
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Eltrombopag |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 56 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £13,310 |
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