Ferrous fumarate vs Iron sucrose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 152,996.3× as often as Iron sucrose in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 3 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Iron sucrose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Iron sucrose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Iron sucrose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Iron sucrose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £154 |
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