Folic acid Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,049
Total Quantity
112.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+134.9%
LION HEALTH prescribed 3,049 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,588 to the NHS. This is 134.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
301
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,049 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,588 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,049 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +134.9% 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.