Ferrous sulfate vs Iron and folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 927.2× as often as Iron and folic acid in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 377 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
377items
Iron and folic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Iron and folic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Iron and folic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Iron and folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 377 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 5,572 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £1,111 |
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