Folic acid Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,526
Total Quantity
143.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+248.7%
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 4,526 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,663 to the NHS. This is 248.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
394
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 143,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,663 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +248.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +248.7% 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.