Folic acid Prescribing at BEARSTED
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,527
Total Quantity
76.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+94.7%
BEARSTED prescribed 2,527 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,871 to the NHS. This is 94.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,527 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,871 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,527 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +94.7% 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.