Folic acid Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,287
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+76.2%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,287 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,160 to the NHS. This is 76.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,160 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +76.2% 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.