Folic acid Prescribing at BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
486
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£292
vs National Avg
-62.6%
BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 486 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £292 to the NHS. This is 62.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £292 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -62.6% 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.