Folic acid Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
5,691
Total Quantity
182.6K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+338.4%

HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 5,691 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,021 to the NHS. This is 338.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
521
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
345

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,691
Total Quantity182,643
Total NHS Cost£4,021
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+338.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,691 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+338.4% 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.