Folic acid Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,865
Total Quantity
120.2K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+197.8%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,865 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,805 to the NHS. This is 197.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,865 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,805 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +197.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,865 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +197.8% 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.