Folic acid Prescribing at CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,241
Total Quantity
95.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+72.6%
CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,241 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,180 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,180 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +72.6% 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.