Folic acid Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
706
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£538
vs National Avg
-45.6%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 706 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £538 to the NHS. This is 45.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 706 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £538 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 706 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -45.6% 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.