Folic acid Prescribing at POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,448
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£726
vs National Avg
+11.6%
POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,448 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £726 to the NHS. This is 11.6% above 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
111
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £726 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +11.6% 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.