Other oral iron preparations vs Ferrous sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous sulfate was dispensed 227.7× as often as Other oral iron preparations in May 2026 — 336,487 items versus 1,478 in England.
1,478items
Other oral iron preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
336,487items
Ferrous sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other oral iron preparations | Ferrous sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,478 | 336,487 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,987 | 4,037,407 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,857 | £545,211 |
See the full profile for Other oral iron preparations or Ferrous sulfate.