Folic acid Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,607
Total Quantity
60.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+23.8%
THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 1,607 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,329 to the NHS. This is 23.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,607 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,329 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,607 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +23.8% 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.