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 Items | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,927 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +81.4% 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.