Folic acid Prescribing at BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,349
Total Quantity
62.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+3.9%
BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,349 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,449 to the NHS. This is 3.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,419 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,449 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +3.9% 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.