Folic acid Prescribing at BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,596
Total Quantity
63.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+23%

BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,596 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,637 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,596
Total Quantity63,549
Total NHS Cost£1,637
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,596 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+23% 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.