Folic acid Prescribing at SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,959
Total Quantity
99.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+50.9%

SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,959 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,167 to the NHS. This is 50.9% 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
164
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
191

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,959
Total Quantity99,484
Total NHS Cost£2,167
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+50.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,959 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+50.9% 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.