Folic acid Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,212
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£649
vs National Avg
-6.6%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,212 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £649 to the NHS. This is 6.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £649 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -6.6% 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.