Ferrous sulfate vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 734.0× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in April 2026 — 342,028 items versus 466 in England.
342,028items
Ferrous sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
466items
Darbepoetin alfa · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 342,028 | 466 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,031,201 | 5,678 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £549,723 | £164,457 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Darbepoetin alfa.