Folic acid Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,307
Total Quantity
131.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+308.9%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 5,307 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,196 to the NHS. This is 308.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
493
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,196 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +308.9% 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.