Folic acid Prescribing at DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,053
Total Quantity
142.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+135.2%
DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,053 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,234 to the NHS. This is 135.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,053 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,807 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,234 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,053 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +135.2% 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.