Folic acid Prescribing at DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,555
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+19.8%
DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,555 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,449 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,449 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +19.8% 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.