Ferrous fumarate vs Iron sucrose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 473,936.0× as often as Iron sucrose in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 1 in England.
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Iron sucrose · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Iron sucrose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 473,936 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,467,268 | 13 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £792,203 | £51 |
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