Folic acid Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,974
Total Quantity
84.2K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+129.1%

AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,974 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,617 to the NHS. This is 129.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
233

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,974
Total Quantity84,200
Total NHS Cost£2,617
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+129.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,974 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+129.1% vs national average
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.