Folic acid Prescribing at MALZEARD ROAD PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,705
Total Quantity
86.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+31.4%

MALZEARD ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,705 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,071 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,705
Total Quantity86,179
Total NHS Cost£2,071
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+31.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,705 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+31.4% 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.