Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,483
Total Quantity
152.3K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+168.3%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,483 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,352 to the NHS. This is 168.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 152,329 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,352 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +168.3% 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.