Folic acid Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,516
Total Quantity
87.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+93.8%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,516 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,014 to the NHS. This is 93.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,014 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +93.8% 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.