Folic acid Prescribing at OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
893
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£409
vs National Avg
-31.2%
OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 893 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £409 to the NHS. This is 31.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £409 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -31.2% 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.