Folic acid Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
6,688
Total Quantity
299.4K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+415.3%

ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 6,688 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,042 to the NHS. This is 415.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
525

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,688
Total Quantity299,433
Total NHS Cost£7,042
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+415.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,688 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+415.3% 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.