Folic acid Prescribing at GPS HEALTHCARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,674
Total Quantity
139.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+183%
GPS HEALTHCARE prescribed 3,674 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,420 to the NHS. This is 183% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,674 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,420 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,674 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +183% 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.