Folic acid Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,006
Total Quantity
63.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 2,006 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,550 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,550 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.