Folic acid Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
813
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-37.4%
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE prescribed 813 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,182 to the NHS. This is 37.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,182 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -37.4% 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.