Folic acid Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
56.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-3.7%
FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,250 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,258 to the NHS. This is 3.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,258 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -3.7% 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.