Folic acid Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,547
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£976
vs National Avg
+19.2%
HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,547 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £976 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,547 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £976 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,547 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.