Ferrous sulfate vs Epoetin alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 9,613.9× as often as Epoetin alfa in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 35 in England.
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35items
Epoetin alfa · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 336,487 | 35 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,037,407 | 502 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £545,211 | £18,976 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Epoetin alfa.