Folic acid Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,040
Total Quantity
76.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+57.2%
HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 2,040 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,805 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,805 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.