Folic acid Prescribing at CHESTNUT PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
726
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£516
vs National Avg
-44.1%
CHESTNUT PRACTICE prescribed 726 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £516 to the NHS. This is 44.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £516 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -44.1% 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.