Folic acid Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,530
Total Quantity
61.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+17.9%
HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 1,530 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,656 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,656 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +17.9% 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.