Folic acid Prescribing at CIRENCESTER HEALTH GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,321
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+78.8%

CIRENCESTER HEALTH GROUP prescribed 2,321 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,044 to the NHS. This is 78.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
225

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,321
Total Quantity43,219
Total NHS Cost£1,044
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+78.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,321 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+78.8% 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.