Folic acid Prescribing at PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
793
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£306
vs National Avg
-38.9%
PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 793 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £306 to the NHS. This is 38.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,571 |
| Total NHS Cost | £306 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -38.9% 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.