Folic acid Prescribing at ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,746
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+34.5%
ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,746 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,266 to the NHS. This is 34.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,266 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +34.5% 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.