Folic acid Prescribing at LUSON
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
584
Total Quantity
24.2K
NHS Cost
£829
vs National Avg
-55%
LUSON prescribed 584 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £829 to the NHS. This is 55% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £829 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -55% 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.