Folic acid Prescribing at OLIVE FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
597
Total Quantity
53.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-54%

OLIVE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 597 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,325 to the NHS. This is 54% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items597
Total Quantity53,663
Total NHS Cost£1,325
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-54%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice597 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-54% 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.