Folic acid Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,545
Total Quantity
239.3K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+327.2%
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,545 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,619 to the NHS. This is 327.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,619 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +327.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +327.2% 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.