Folic acid Prescribing at BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,075
Total Quantity
94.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+59.9%
BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,075 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,107 to the NHS. This is 59.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,248 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,107 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +59.9% 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.