Folic acid Prescribing at THE COLNE PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,053

Total Quantity

45.7K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-18.9%

THE COLNE PRACTICE prescribed 1,053 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,009 to the NHS. This is 18.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,053
Total Quantity	45,697
Total NHS Cost	£1,009
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-18.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,053 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-18.9% 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.