Folic acid Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-64.3%
FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 464 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,167 to the NHS. This is 64.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,167 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -64.3% 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.