Folic acid Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
5,069
Total Quantity
157.9K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+290.5%

COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,069 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,012 to the NHS. This is 290.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
434

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,069
Total Quantity157,934
Total NHS Cost£4,012
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+290.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,069 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+290.5% 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.