Ferrous sulfate vs Darbepoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 745.3× as often as Darbepoetin alfa in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 469 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
469items
Darbepoetin alfa · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Darbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 5,643 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £161,594 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Darbepoetin alfa.