Folic acid Prescribing at BLACKTHORN
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,961
Total Quantity
66.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+51.1%
BLACKTHORN prescribed 1,961 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,468 to the NHS. This is 51.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,799 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,468 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +51.1% 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.