Folic acid Prescribing at LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
673
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£407
vs National Avg
-48.2%
LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 673 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £407 to the NHS. This is 48.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £407 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -48.2% 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.