Folic acid Prescribing at LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,164

Total Quantity

40.3K

NHS Cost

£956

vs National Avg

-10.3%

LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,164 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £956 to the NHS. This is 10.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

116

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,164
Total Quantity	40,272
Total NHS Cost	£956
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-10.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,164 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-10.3% 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.