Ferrous sulfate vs Eltrombopag
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 69,913.8× as often as Eltrombopag in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 5 in England.
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Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Eltrombopag · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Eltrombopag: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Eltrombopag
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Eltrombopag |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 56 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £13,310 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Eltrombopag.