Folic acid Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
891
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£338
vs National Avg
-31.4%

QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 891 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £338 to the NHS. This is 31.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78

Prescribing Details

Total Items891
Total Quantity13,231
Total NHS Cost£338
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-31.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice891 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-31.4% vs national average
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.