Folic acid Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,574
Total Quantity
74.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,574 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,841 to the NHS. This is 21.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,574 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,841 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,574 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.