Folic acid Prescribing at FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
622
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£796
vs National Avg
-52.1%
FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 622 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £796 to the NHS. This is 52.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 622 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £796 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 622 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -52.1% 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.