Folic acid Prescribing at HORSEFAIR PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,877
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
HORSEFAIR PRACTICE prescribed 1,877 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,552 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,399 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,552 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.