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 Items893
Total Quantity16,857
Total NHS Cost£409
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-31.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice893 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-31.2% 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.