Folic acid Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,131

Total Quantity

47.7K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

-12.9%

PINFOLD MEDICAL prescribed 1,131 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 12.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

117

Jul 2026

113

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,131
Total Quantity	47,745
Total NHS Cost	£1,292
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-12.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,131 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-12.9% 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.