Folic acid Prescribing at IRONBRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,074
Total Quantity
49.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-17.3%

IRONBRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,074 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,381 to the NHS. This is 17.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,074
Total Quantity49,768
Total NHS Cost£1,381
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-17.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,074 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-17.3% 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.