Other oral iron preparations vs Ferrous fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 305.0× as often as Other oral iron preparations in March 2026 — 473,936 items versus 1,554 in England.
1,554items
Other oral iron preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
473,936items
Ferrous fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other oral iron preparations versus Ferrous fumarate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other oral iron preparations · ╌ Ferrous fumarate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Ferrous fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,554 | 473,936 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,820 | 5,467,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,710 | £792,203 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Ferrous fumarate.