Folic acid Prescribing at CLAPHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,729
Total Quantity
47.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+33.2%
CLAPHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,729 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,191 to the NHS. This is 33.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,191 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +33.2% 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.