Ferrous sulfate vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 7,768.2× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 45 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 45 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 561 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £18,160 |
See the full profile for Ferrous sulfate or Hydroxycarbamide.