Folic acid Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,144
Total Quantity
74.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+65.2%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,144 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,647 to the NHS. This is 65.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,144 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,647 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,144 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +65.2% 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.