Folic acid Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
6,563
Total Quantity
110.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+405.6%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 6,563 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,318 to the NHS. This is 405.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
592
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
629
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,318 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +405.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +405.6% 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.