Folic acid Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,761
Total Quantity
56.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,761 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,384 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,384 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +35.7% 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.