Folic acid Prescribing at ACORN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
851
Total Quantity
43.0K
NHS Cost
£872
vs National Avg
-34.4%
ACORN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 851 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £872 to the NHS. This is 34.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 851 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £872 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 851 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -34.4% 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.