Ferrous fumarate vs Epoetin zeta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 25,499.4× as often as Epoetin zeta in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 18 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18items
Epoetin zeta · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Epoetin zeta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Epoetin zeta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Epoetin zeta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 187 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £2,673 |
See the full profile for Ferrous fumarate or Epoetin zeta.