Folic acid Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,247
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£747
vs National Avg
-3.9%
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,247 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £747 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £747 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.