Folic acid Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,338
Total Quantity
71.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+80.1%
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,338 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,622 to the NHS. This is 80.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,622 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +80.1% 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.