Folic acid Prescribing at HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,097
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+61.6%
HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,097 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,163 to the NHS. This is 61.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,163 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +61.6% 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.