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 Items3,186
Total Quantity87,533
Total NHS Cost£2,191
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+145.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,186 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+145.5% 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.