Folic acid Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,192
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£847
vs National Avg
-8.2%
SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE prescribed 1,192 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £847 to the NHS. This is 8.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £847 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -8.2% 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.