Folic acid Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,292
Total Quantity
78.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+153.6%

EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,292 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,886 to the NHS. This is 153.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
265

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,292
Total Quantity78,885
Total NHS Cost£1,886
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+153.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,292 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+153.6% vs national average
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.