Folic acid Prescribing at PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,926
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+48.4%

PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,926 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,146 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,926
Total Quantity44,579
Total NHS Cost£1,146
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+48.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,926 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+48.4% vs national average
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.