Folic acid Prescribing at ALTON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
23.0K
NHS Cost
£628
vs National Avg
-65.7%
ALTON PRACTICE prescribed 445 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £628 to the NHS. This is 65.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,967 |
| Total NHS Cost | £628 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -65.7% 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.