Folic acid Prescribing at HEART OF BATH

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,619
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+178.8%

HEART OF BATH prescribed 3,619 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 178.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
254

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,619
Total Quantity60,113
Total NHS Cost£1,521
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+178.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,619 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+178.8% 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.