Folic acid Prescribing at MD FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,042
Total Quantity
36.0K
NHS Cost
£758
vs National Avg
-19.7%
MD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,042 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £758 to the NHS. This is 19.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,042 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £758 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,042 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -19.7% 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.