Ferrous fumarate vs Ferrous calcium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 458,989.0× as often as Ferrous calcium citrate in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 1 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ferrous calcium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Ferrous calcium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Ferrous calcium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Ferrous calcium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £15 |
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