Folic acid Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,753
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 1,753 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,124 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,124 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.