Folic acid Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,234
Total Quantity
47.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-4.9%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,234 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,001 to the NHS. This is 4.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,001 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -4.9% 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.