Folic acid Prescribing at BILLINGHAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,158
Total Quantity
50.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
BILLINGHAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,158 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,261 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.