Ferrous fumarate vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 11,284.2× as often as Epoetin alfa in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 42 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42items
Epoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Epoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Epoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 42 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 519 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £24,856 |
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