Folic acid Prescribing at HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,838
Total Quantity
74.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+41.6%
HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,838 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,559 to the NHS. This is 41.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,559 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +41.6% 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.