Ferrous sulfate vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 659.8× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 510 in England.
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
510items
Darbepoetin alfa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Darbepoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Darbepoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 336,487 | 510 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,037,407 | 5,732 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £545,211 | £165,881 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Darbepoetin alfa.