Ferrous sulfate vs Epoetin zeta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 14,565.4× as often as Epoetin zeta in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 24 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24items
Epoetin zeta · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Epoetin zeta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Epoetin zeta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin zeta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 24 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £8,482 |
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