Folic acid Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,188
Total Quantity
62.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+68.6%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,188 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,433 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,967 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,433 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.