Folic acid Prescribing at BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,773
Total Quantity
35.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+36.6%
BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,773 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,074 to the NHS. This is 36.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,074 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.6% 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.