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 Items448
Total Quantity13,539
Total NHS Cost£464
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-65.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice448 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-65.5% vs national average
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.