Folic acid Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,823
Total Quantity
70.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+117.5%

NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 2,823 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,589 to the NHS. This is 117.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
238

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,823
Total Quantity70,245
Total NHS Cost£1,589
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+117.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,823 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+117.5% 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.