Folic acid Prescribing at ST LEONARDS PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,322
Total Quantity
73.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+155.9%

ST LEONARDS PRACTICE prescribed 3,322 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,735 to the NHS. This is 155.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
230

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,322
Total Quantity73,596
Total NHS Cost£1,735
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+155.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,322 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+155.9% vs national average
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.