Folic acid Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,480
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+14%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,480 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,031 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,031 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.