Folic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,826
Total Quantity
44.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+40.7%
RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 1,826 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,136 to the NHS. This is 40.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,136 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +40.7% 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.