Ferrous sulfate vs Iron sucrose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 114,009.3× as often as Iron sucrose in April 2026 — 342,028 items versus 3 in England.
342,028items
Ferrous sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Iron sucrose · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Iron sucrose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Iron sucrose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Iron sucrose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 342,028 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,031,201 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £549,723 | £154 |
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