Folic acid Prescribing at BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,688
Total Quantity
49.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+30%
BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,688 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,722 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,722 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.