Folic acid Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,078
Total Quantity
52.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-16.9%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,078 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,287 to the NHS. This is 16.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,078 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,287 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,078 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -16.9% 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.