Folic acid Prescribing at NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
150
Total Quantity
9,202
NHS Cost
£430
vs National Avg
-88.4%

NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 150 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £430 to the NHS. This is 88.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items150
Total Quantity9,202
Total NHS Cost£430
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-88.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice150 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-88.4% 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.