Folic acid Prescribing at FAMILY DOCTORS
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
654
Total Quantity
34.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-49.6%
FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 654 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,596 to the NHS. This is 49.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,596 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -49.6% 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.