Ferrous sulfate vs Epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 7,599.3× as often as Epoetin beta in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 46 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46items
Epoetin beta · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 46 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 618 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £15,515 |
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