Folic acid Prescribing at OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
819
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£478
vs National Avg
-36.9%
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 819 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £478 to the NHS. This is 36.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £478 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -36.9% 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.