Folic acid Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,848
Total Quantity
94.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+273.5%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 4,848 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,197 to the NHS. This is 273.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
439
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,197 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +273.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +273.5% 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.