Folic acid Prescribing at DOVE RIVER
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
46.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+13.8%
DOVE RIVER prescribed 1,477 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,062 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,431 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,062 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.