Folic acid Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,623
Total Quantity
75.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+25%
OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,623 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,986 to the NHS. This is 25% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,731 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,986 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +25% 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.