Ferrous sulfate vs Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 50,939.7× as often as Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta in June 2026 — 356,578 items versus 7 in England.
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Ferrous sulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 356,578 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,067,128 | 63 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £576,828 | £925 |
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