Folic acid Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,463
Total Quantity
74.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+89.8%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,463 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,520 to the NHS. This is 89.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,520 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +89.8% 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.