Folic acid Prescribing at LUTON EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
153
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£485
vs National Avg
-88.2%
LUTON EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE prescribed 153 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £485 to the NHS. This is 88.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,044 |
| Total NHS Cost | £485 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -88.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -88.2% 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.