Folic acid Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,714
Total Quantity
61.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+32%

SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,714 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,714
Total Quantity61,202
Total NHS Cost£1,293
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+32%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,714 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+32% 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.