Folic acid Prescribing at FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
692
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£531
vs National Avg
-46.7%

FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 692 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £531 to the NHS. This is 46.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items692
Total Quantity23,921
Total NHS Cost£531
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-46.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice692 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-46.7% 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.