Folic acid Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,404
Total Quantity
81.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+85.2%
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,404 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,710 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,710 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +85.2% 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.