Folic acid Prescribing at AVON VALLEY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,700
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£869
vs National Avg
+31%

AVON VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 1,700 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £869 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
198

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,700
Total Quantity41,180
Total NHS Cost£869
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+31%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,700 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+31% 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.