Folic acid Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,115
Total Quantity
30.5K
NHS Cost
£975
vs National Avg
-14.1%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,115 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £975 to the NHS. This is 14.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £975 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -14.1% 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.