Folic acid Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,761
Total Quantity
266.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+343.8%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,761 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,228 to the NHS. This is 343.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
513
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,228 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +343.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +343.8% 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.