Folic acid Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,603
Total Quantity
100.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+23.5%
LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,603 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,219 to the NHS. This is 23.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,851 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,219 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +23.5% 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.