Folic acid Prescribing at DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,355
Total Quantity
117.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+158.5%
DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,355 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,835 to the NHS. This is 158.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,835 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +158.5% 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.