Ferrous fumarate vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 1.4× as often as Ferrous sulfate in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 349,569 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 349,569 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 4,004,846 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £536,243 |
See the full profile for Ferrous fumarate or Ferrous sulfate.