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 Items726
Total Quantity23,654
Total NHS Cost£516
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-44.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice726 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-44.1% 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.