Folic acid Prescribing at MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,540
Total Quantity
89.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,540 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,074 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,074 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.