Folic acid Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,736
Total Quantity
46.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+33.7%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,736 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,197 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,197 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +33.7% 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.