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 Items5,307
Total Quantity131,940
Total NHS Cost£3,196
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+308.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,307 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+308.9% 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.