Folic acid Prescribing at MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
95.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+35.4%
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,758 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,913 to the NHS. This is 35.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,913 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +35.4% 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.