Folic acid Prescribing at THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,724
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+32.8%
THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,724 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,144 to the NHS. This is 32.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,144 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +32.8% 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.