Folic acid Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,825
Total Quantity
59.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,825 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,476 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,795 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,476 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.