Folic acid Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
8,424
Total Quantity
199.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+549%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 8,424 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,070 to the NHS. This is 549% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
748
Jun 2026
683
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
767
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
732
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
707
Jun 2026
751
Jun 2026
655
Jun 2026
715
Jun 2026
689
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,285 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,070 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +549% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +549% 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.