Folic acid Prescribing at LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,887
Total Quantity
86.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+122.4%

LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,887 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,208 to the NHS. This is 122.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
222

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,887
Total Quantity86,609
Total NHS Cost£2,208
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+122.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,887 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+122.4% 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.