Folic acid Prescribing at FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,655
Total Quantity
81.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+27.5%

FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,655 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,866 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
117

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,655
Total Quantity81,788
Total NHS Cost£1,866
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+27.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,655 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+27.5% vs national average
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.