Folic acid Prescribing at LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,369
Total Quantity
93.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+159.6%
LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,369 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,719 to the NHS. This is 159.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,273 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,719 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +159.6% 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.