Ferrous fumarate vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 12,749.7× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 36 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 36 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 553 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £15,124 |
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