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 Items | 5,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,021 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +338.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +338.4% 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.