Folic acid Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,623
Total Quantity
66.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+25%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,623 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,509 to the NHS. This is 25% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,623
Total Quantity66,038
Total NHS Cost£1,509
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+25%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,623 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+25% 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.