Folic acid Prescribing at HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,548
Total Quantity
65.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+96.3%
HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,548 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,847 to the NHS. This is 96.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,847 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +96.3% 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.