Folic acid Prescribing at COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,492
Total Quantity
68.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+14.9%

COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES prescribed 1,492 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,540 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,492
Total Quantity68,697
Total NHS Cost£1,540
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+14.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,492 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+14.9% 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.