Folic acid Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
7,930
Total Quantity
220.5K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+510.9%

BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,930 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,064 to the NHS. This is 510.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
646
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
666
Jun 2026
677
Jun 2026
679
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
691
Jun 2026
677

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,930
Total Quantity220,522
Total NHS Cost£6,064
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+510.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,930 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+510.9% 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.