Ferrous fumarate vs Iron and folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 1,257.1× as often as Iron and folic acid in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 377 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
377items
Iron and folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Iron and folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Iron and folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Iron and folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 377 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 5,572 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £1,111 |
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