Folic acid Prescribing at LEN VALLEY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,537
Total Quantity
82.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+172.5%

LEN VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 3,537 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,909 to the NHS. This is 172.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
277

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,537
Total Quantity82,154
Total NHS Cost£1,909
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+172.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,537 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+172.5% 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.