Folic acid Prescribing at HOMESTEAD
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
780
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£451
vs National Avg
-39.9%
HOMESTEAD prescribed 780 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £451 to the NHS. This is 39.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £451 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -39.9% 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.