Folic acid Prescribing at SOMERSET FHP O
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£263
vs National Avg
-72.7%
SOMERSET FHP O prescribed 354 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £263 to the NHS. This is 72.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £263 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -72.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -72.7% 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.