Folic acid Prescribing at EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,355
Total Quantity
89.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+81.4%

EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,355 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,927 to the NHS. This is 81.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
181

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,355
Total Quantity89,861
Total NHS Cost£1,927
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+81.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,355 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+81.4% 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.