Folic acid Prescribing at THE CALVERTON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,391
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+84.2%
THE CALVERTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,391 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,265 to the NHS. This is 84.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,589 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,265 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +84.2% 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.