Folic acid Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£378
vs National Avg
-66.8%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 431 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £378 to the NHS. This is 66.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £378 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -66.8% 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.