Folic acid Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,709
Total Quantity
52.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+31.7%
LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 1,709 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,135 to the NHS. This is 31.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,135 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.7% 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.