Ferrous sulfate vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 9,346.9× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 36 in England.
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 336,487 | 36 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,037,407 | 553 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £545,211 | £15,124 |
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