Folic acid Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
6,451
Total Quantity
128.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+397%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,451 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,322 to the NHS. This is 397% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
530
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,322 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +397% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +397% 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.