Ferrous gluconate vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 14.6× as often as Ferrous gluconate in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 23,871 in England.
23,871items
Ferrous gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous gluconate | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 23,871 | 349,569 |
| Items, last 12 months | 281,051 | 4,004,846 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £139,328 | £536,243 |
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