Ferrous gluconate vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 14.5× as often as Ferrous gluconate in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 23,183 in England.
23,183items
Ferrous gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous gluconate versus Ferrous sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous gluconate · ╌ Ferrous sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous gluconate | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 23,183 | 336,487 |
| Items, last 12 months | 281,307 | 4,037,407 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,757 | £545,211 |
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