Folic acid Prescribing at ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,226
Total Quantity
147.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+302.6%
ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,226 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,552 to the NHS. This is 302.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
427
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,552 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +302.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +302.6% 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.