Folic acid Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,792
Total Quantity
39.7K
NHS Cost
£906
vs National Avg
+38.1%

BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 1,792 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £906 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,792
Total Quantity39,663
Total NHS Cost£906
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+38.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,792 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+38.1% 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.