Folic acid Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,661
Total Quantity
39.7K
NHS Cost
£938
vs National Avg
+28%

HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,661 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £938 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,661
Total Quantity39,730
Total NHS Cost£938
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,661 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+28% 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.