Ferrous fumarate vs Iron dextran
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 33,852.6× as often as Iron dextran in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 14 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Iron dextran · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Iron dextran: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Iron dextran
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Iron dextran |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 227 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £550 |
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