Folic acid Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,194
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£879
vs National Avg
-8%

BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 1,194 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £879 to the NHS. This is 8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,194
Total Quantity38,577
Total NHS Cost£879
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,194 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-8% 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.