Folic acid Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,707
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+108.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,707 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,292 to the NHS. This is 108.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,776 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,292 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +108.6% 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.