Ferrous fumarate vs Ferrous gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 19.8× as often as Ferrous gluconate in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 23,183 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,183items
Ferrous gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Ferrous gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 23,183 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 281,307 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £215,757 |
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