Folic acid Prescribing at LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+19%
LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE prescribed 1,545 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,507 to the NHS. This is 19% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,822 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,507 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +19% 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.