Ferrous sulfate vs Deferiprone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 168,243.5× as often as Deferiprone in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 2 in England.
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Deferiprone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Deferiprone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Deferiprone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Deferiprone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 336,487 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,037,407 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £545,211 | £780 |
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