Ferrous fumarate vs Ferrous gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 19.9× as often as Ferrous gluconate in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 23,871 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,871items
Ferrous gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Ferrous gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Ferrous gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Ferrous gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 23,871 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 281,051 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £139,328 |
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