Folic acid Prescribing at THE CROSS KEYS PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,524
Total Quantity
54.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+17.4%
THE CROSS KEYS PRACTICE prescribed 1,524 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,289 to the NHS. This is 17.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,407 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,289 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.