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Ferrochel Iron Chelate, 120 capsules

£19.80 for 120 capsules at Healf. That works out at 9p per 14 mg iron, which ranks it 12th of the 26 iron bisglycinate products we price across 7 UK retailers.

What it really costs, per 14 mg iron9pOne 14 mg dose is our comparison unit for iron. It is not a recommendation.
A day9p
A week60p
A month£2.57
A year£31.23

At one 14 mg dose a day, this pack lasts 8 months. A month is 30 days, so twelve of them is not quite a year.

How we worked it out

  • Servings: 120 ÷ 1 per serving = 120
  • In the pack: 120 × 27 mg = 3.24 g
  • £19.80 ÷ 3.24 g × 14 mg = 8.56p per 14 mg iron
  • A week 8.56p × 7 = 60p · a month × 30 = £2.57 · a year × 365 = £31.23
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

The standard dose is a comparison unit, not a recommendation. Always confirm the price on the retailer's site. How we compare everything.

Cheaper iron bisglycinate

All 26, ranked →
Max Strength Gentle Iron 20 mg, 60 CapsulesBoots · 20 mg a serving · £2.10 a month · a pack lasts 3 months7p£6.00View at Boots (opens in a new tab)
VitaBrightIron Tablets High Strength, 28mgVitaBright · 28 mg a serving · £2.17 a month · a pack lasts 6 months7p£12.99View at VitaBright (opens in a new tab)
VitaBrightIron BisglycinateVitaBright · 28 mg a serving · £2.17 a month · a pack lasts 6 months7p£12.99View at VitaBright (opens in a new tab)
Gentle Iron Vegan 20mgHealf · 20 mg a serving · £2.45 a month · a pack lasts 4 months8p£10.49View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Gentle Iron Bisglycinate + Folic AcidMyprotein · 28 mg a serving · £2.50 a month · a pack lasts 2 months8p£4.99View at Myprotein (opens in a new tab)
Designs for HealthThis productHealf · 27 mg a serving · £2.57 a month · a pack lasts 8 months9pshown above

Switching to the Boots pack saves 47p a month at the same 14 mg dose.

Ranked purely by price per 14 mg iron. 55 combination products also contain iron.

On the label

Iron · Bisglycinate (gentle iron)
27 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Pack
120 capsules · 120 servings · 1 capsule(s) a serving
Cost per serving
17p (120 servings in the pack)
More label details
Sold by
Healf
What the listing says
“120 caps” · “Servings Per Container: 120” · “Serving Size: 1 capsule” · “Iron (as Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) ; 27 mg”
Ingredients

Iron (as Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate), Bulking Agent (Microcrystalline Cellulose), Cellulose (Capsule), Anti-Caking Agent (Vegetable Stearate)

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One 14 mg dose is our comparison unit, not a recommendation.

Price history

2 price changes since 1 October 2026. Checked on 20 days, most recently 20 October 2026.

Lowest recorded
£15.887 Oct
Highest recorded
£19.809 Oct
First recorded
£19.801 Oct
Checked on
20 dayssince 1 Oct
Pack price at each check.
  1. Up at Healf: £15.88 → £19.80 (+25%)
  2. Down at Healf: £19.80 → £15.88 (−20%)
  3. First checked at Healf: £19.80

Questions about this product

How much does Designs for Health Ferrochel Iron Chelate cost per 14 mg iron?

9p per 14 mg iron, from £19.80 for 120 capsules at Healf, checked on 20 October 2026.

Is it the cheapest iron bisglycinate in the UK?

No, it is 12th of 26. Iron Bisglycinate 14mg at ZipVit works out at 3p per 14 mg iron.

How long does one pack last?

8 months at one 14 mg dose. The pack holds 3.24 g in total.

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