Folic acid Prescribing at HAMBLE VALLEY HEALTH

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,826
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+117.7%

HAMBLE VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 2,826 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,472 to the NHS. This is 117.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
368

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,826
Total Quantity52,212
Total NHS Cost£1,472
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+117.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,826 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+117.7% vs national average
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.