Folic acid Prescribing at SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,903
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+46.6%
SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,903 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,842 to the NHS. This is 46.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,842 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +46.6% 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.