Folic acid Prescribing at SPRINGHEAD HEALTH
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,408
Total Quantity
52.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+8.5%
SPRINGHEAD HEALTH prescribed 1,408 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,538 to the NHS. This is 8.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,555 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,538 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +8.5% 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.