Folic acid Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,903
Total Quantity
97.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+200.7%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,903 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,516 to the NHS. This is 200.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,516 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +200.7% 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.