Folic acid Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,143
Total Quantity
175.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+219.2%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 4,143 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,689 to the NHS. This is 219.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,689 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +219.2% 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.