Folic acid Prescribing at LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,093
Total Quantity
34.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-15.8%

LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,093 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,459 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
82

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,093
Total Quantity34,275
Total NHS Cost£1,459
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-15.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,093 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-15.8% 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.