Folic acid Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
230
Total Quantity
5,678
NHS Cost
£126
vs National Avg
-82.3%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 230 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £126 to the NHS. This is 82.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £126 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -82.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -82.3% 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.