Folic acid Prescribing at NORTH TRAFFORD GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,005
Total Quantity
85.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+54.5%

NORTH TRAFFORD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,005 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,831 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
168

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,005
Total Quantity85,946
Total NHS Cost£1,831
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+54.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,005 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+54.5% vs national average
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.