Folic acid Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,776
Total Quantity
69.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,776 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,830 to the NHS. This is 36.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,776 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,830 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,776 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.