Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
980
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£333
vs National Avg
-24.5%

RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 980 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £333 to the NHS. This is 24.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items980
Total Quantity11,631
Total NHS Cost£333
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-24.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice980 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-24.5% 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.