Folic acid Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,086
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-16.3%

BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,086 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,194 to the NHS. This is 16.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,086
Total Quantity44,457
Total NHS Cost£1,194
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-16.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,086 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-16.3% 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.