Folic acid Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,267
Total Quantity
76.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+74.7%

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,267 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,992 to the NHS. This is 74.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
190

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,267
Total Quantity76,197
Total NHS Cost£1,992
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+74.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,267 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+74.7% 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.