Folic acid Prescribing at MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,743
Total Quantity
39.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+111.3%
MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT. prescribed 2,743 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,116 to the NHS. This is 111.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,116 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +111.3% 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.