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 Items | 2,823 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,589 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,823 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +117.5% 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.