Folic acid Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,266
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-2.5%
PEEL GPS prescribed 1,266 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,497 to the NHS. This is 2.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,266 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,497 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,266 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -2.5% 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.