Other oral iron preparations vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 224.9× as often as Other oral iron preparations in March 2026 — 349,569 items versus 1,554 in England.
1,554items
Other oral iron preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
349,569items
Ferrous sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other oral iron preparations versus Ferrous sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other oral iron preparations · ╌ Ferrous sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,554 | 349,569 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,820 | 4,004,846 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,710 | £536,243 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Ferrous sulfate.