Folic acid Prescribing at CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,558
Total Quantity
59.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+20%

CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,558 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,303 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,558
Total Quantity59,819
Total NHS Cost£1,303
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+20%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,558 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+20% 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.