Folic acid Prescribing at EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,605
Total Quantity
168.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+331.8%
EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,605 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,230 to the NHS. This is 331.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
443
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,230 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +331.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +331.8% 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.