Folic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,044
Total Quantity
37.1K
NHS Cost
£826
vs National Avg
-19.6%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 1,044 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £826 to the NHS. This is 19.6% 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
83
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £826 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -19.6% 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.