Folic acid Prescribing at GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,060

Total Quantity

38.4K

NHS Cost

£831

vs National Avg

-18.3%

GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE prescribed 1,060 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £831 to the NHS. This is 18.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,060
Total Quantity	38,422
Total NHS Cost	£831
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-18.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,060 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-18.3% 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.