Folic acid Prescribing at PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,504
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£874
vs National Avg
+15.9%
PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE prescribed 1,504 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £874 to the NHS. This is 15.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £874 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +15.9% 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.