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 Items | 1,714 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,202 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,293 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,714 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32% 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.