Folic acid Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,913
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 1,913 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,272 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,913 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,272 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,913 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.