Folic acid Prescribing at FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,909
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+124.1%
FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,909 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,632 to the NHS. This is 124.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,588 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,632 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +124.1% 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.