Folic acid Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,078
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+60.1%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 2,078 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,708 to the NHS. This is 60.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,078 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,708 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,078 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +60.1% 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.