Folic acid Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,940
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+49.5%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,940 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,333 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,333 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +49.5% 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.