Folic acid Prescribing at HORFIELD HC

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,929
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+48.6%

HORFIELD HC prescribed 1,929 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 48.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
153

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,929
Total Quantity47,937
Total NHS Cost£1,209
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+48.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,929 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+48.6% vs national average
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.