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 Items | 2,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,617 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +129.1% 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.