Folic acid Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,394
Total Quantity
164.1K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+161.5%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,394 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,112 to the NHS. This is 161.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,112 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +161.5% 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.