Ferrous fumarate vs Sodium feredetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 28.8× as often as Sodium feredetate in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 15,956 in England.
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,956items
Sodium feredetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Sodium feredetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Sodium feredetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Sodium feredetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 15,956 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 188,038 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £214,492 |
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