Folic acid Prescribing at BEECHCROFT AND OLD PALACE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,000
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£939
vs National Avg
-23%

BEECHCROFT AND OLD PALACE prescribed 1,000 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £939 to the NHS. This is 23% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,000
Total Quantity35,659
Total NHS Cost£939
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-23%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,000 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.