Folic acid Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,597
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+23%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,597 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,104 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,597 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,104 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,597 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +23% 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.