Folic acid Prescribing at LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
858
Total Quantity
34.3K
NHS Cost
£772
vs National Avg
-33.9%
LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 858 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £772 to the NHS. This is 33.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £772 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -33.9% 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.