Folic acid Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£516
vs National Avg
-59.9%

HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 520 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £516 to the NHS. This is 59.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items520
Total Quantity17,424
Total NHS Cost£516
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-59.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice520 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-59.9% 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.