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 Items1,480
Total Quantity43,178
Total NHS Cost£1,031
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+14%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,480 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+14% 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.