Ferrous sulfate vs Sodium feredetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 20.6× as often as Sodium feredetate in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 16,936 in England.
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,936items
Sodium feredetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous sulfate versus Sodium feredetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous sulfate · ╌ Sodium feredetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ferrous sulfate | Sodium feredetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 349,569 | 16,936 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,004,846 | 186,129 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £536,243 | £230,079 |
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