Folic acid Prescribing at NON MEDICAL PRESCRIBING

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

141

Total Quantity

4,605

NHS Cost

£100

vs National Avg

-89.1%

NON MEDICAL PRESCRIBING prescribed 141 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £100 to the NHS. This is 89.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	141
Total Quantity	4,605
Total NHS Cost	£100
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-89.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	141 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-89.1% 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.