Ferrous fumarate vs Roxadustat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 20,863.1× as often as Roxadustat in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 22 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22items
Roxadustat · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Roxadustat: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Roxadustat
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Roxadustat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 22 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 309 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £6,685 |
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