Ferrous fumarate vs Ferric maltol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 121.3× as often as Ferric maltol in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 3,906 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,906items
Ferric maltol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Ferric maltol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Ferric maltol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Ferric maltol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 3,906 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 38,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £190,886 |
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