Folic acid Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
973
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£765
vs National Avg
-25%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 973 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £765 to the NHS. This is 25% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 973 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £765 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 973 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -25% 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.