Folic acid Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,186
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+145.5%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,186 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,191 to the NHS. This is 145.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,533 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,191 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +145.5% 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.