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 Items | 7,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,064 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +510.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +510.9% 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.