Folic acid Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,793
Total Quantity
68.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+115.2%

LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,793 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,715 to the NHS. This is 115.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
245

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,793
Total Quantity68,634
Total NHS Cost£1,715
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+115.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,793 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+115.2% vs national average
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.