Ferrous fumarate vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 1.4× as often as Ferrous sulfate in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 336,487 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Ferrous sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Ferrous sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 336,487 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 4,037,407 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £545,211 |
See the full profile for Ferrous fumarate or Ferrous sulfate.