Folic acid Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,347
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+3.8%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,347 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,326 to the NHS. This is 3.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,394 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,326 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +3.8% 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.