Folic acid Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,173

Total Quantity

29.2K

NHS Cost

£674

vs National Avg

-9.6%

PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 1,173 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £674 to the NHS. This is 9.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

138

Jun 2026

122

Jun 2026

113

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,173
Total Quantity	29,178
Total NHS Cost	£674
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-9.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,173 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-9.6% vs national average

Explore More

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.