Folic acid Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,690
Total Quantity
34.5K
NHS Cost
£878
vs National Avg
+30.2%

OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,690 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £878 to the NHS. This is 30.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,690
Total Quantity34,464
Total NHS Cost£878
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+30.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,690 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+30.2% 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.