Folic acid Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,162

Total Quantity

36.4K

NHS Cost

£824

vs National Avg

-10.5%

RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 1,162 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £824 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

126

Jun 2026

128

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

113

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,162
Total Quantity	36,426
Total NHS Cost	£824
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-10.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,162 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-10.5% 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.