Folic acid Prescribing at ABERCROMBY FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,408
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+8.5%
ABERCROMBY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,408 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,266 to the NHS. This is 8.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,266 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +8.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.