Folic acid Prescribing at PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,054
Total Quantity
195.0K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+212.3%
PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,054 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,160 to the NHS. This is 212.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
351
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,160 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +212.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +212.3% 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.