Other oral iron preparations vs Ferrous fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 310.5× as often as Other oral iron preparations in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 1,478 in England.
1,478items
Other oral iron preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
458,989items
Ferrous fumarate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Ferrous fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,478 | 458,989 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,987 | 5,504,780 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,857 | £752,077 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Ferrous fumarate.