Folic acid Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,424
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+86.7%
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,424 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,287 to the NHS. This is 86.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,287 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +86.7% 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.