Ferrous fumarate vs Epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 11,768.9× as often as Epoetin beta in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 39 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39items
Epoetin beta · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Epoetin beta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Epoetin beta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 611 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £18,209 |
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