Folic acid Prescribing at CHALKHILL FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,212
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£777
vs National Avg
-6.6%

CHALKHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,212 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £777 to the NHS. This is 6.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,212
Total Quantity29,475
Total NHS Cost£777
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-6.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,212 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-6.6% 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.