Folic acid Prescribing at STOWHEALTH

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,938
Total Quantity
111.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+203.4%

STOWHEALTH prescribed 3,938 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,241 to the NHS. This is 203.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
364

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,938
Total Quantity111,011
Total NHS Cost£3,241
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+203.4%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,938 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+203.4% 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.