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 Items1,633
Total Quantity53,713
Total NHS Cost£1,238
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+25.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,633 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+25.8% 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.