Folic acid Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,728
Total Quantity
48.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+33.1%
SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,728 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,577 to the NHS. This is 33.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,933 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,577 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +33.1% 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.