Folic acid Prescribing at PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,242
Total Quantity
85.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+149.8%
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,242 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,156 to the NHS. This is 149.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,156 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +149.8% 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.