Folic acid Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,387
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+160.9%
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 3,387 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,918 to the NHS. This is 160.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,918 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +160.9% 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.