Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,125
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-13.3%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,125 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,446 to the NHS. This is 13.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,446 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -13.3% 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.