Folic acid Prescribing at BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£464
vs National Avg
-65.5%
BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 448 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £464 to the NHS. This is 65.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £464 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -65.5% 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.