Ferrous sulfate vs Epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 8,627.9× as often as Epoetin beta in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 39 in England.
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39items
Epoetin beta · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Epoetin beta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Epoetin beta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 336,487 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,037,407 | 611 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £545,211 | £18,209 |
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