Folic acid Prescribing at DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£451
vs National Avg
-71.2%

DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 374 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £451 to the NHS. This is 71.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items374
Total Quantity19,543
Total NHS Cost£451
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-71.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice374 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-71.2% 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.