Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,960
Total Quantity
47.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+51%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,960 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,202 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,960 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,202 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,960 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.