Ferrous sulfate vs Iron and folic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 850.8× as often as Iron and folic acid in April 2026 — 342,028 items versus 402 in England.
342,028items
Ferrous sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
402items
Iron and folic acid · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Iron and folic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 342,028 | 402 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,031,201 | 5,529 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £549,723 | £1,180 |
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