Folic acid Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,882
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+45%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 1,882 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,185 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,185 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.