Ferrous sulfate vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 8,323.1× as often as Epoetin alfa in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 42 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42items
Epoetin alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Epoetin alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Epoetin alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 42 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 519 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £24,856 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Epoetin alfa.