Folic acid Prescribing at CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,113
Total Quantity
128.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+139.8%
CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,113 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,069 to the NHS. This is 139.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,069 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +139.8% 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.