Folic acid Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,633
Total Quantity
53.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+25.8%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,633 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,238 to the NHS. This is 25.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,238 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +25.8% 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.