Folic acid Prescribing at BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,667
Total Quantity
55.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+28.4%

BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,667 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,323 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,667
Total Quantity55,569
Total NHS Cost£1,323
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,667 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+28.4% vs national average
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.