Folic acid Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,358
Total Quantity
68.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+4.6%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,358 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,483 to the NHS. This is 4.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,483 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +4.6% 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.