Folic acid Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,171
Total Quantity
65.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+67.3%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 2,171 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,680 to the NHS. This is 67.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,411 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,680 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +67.3% 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.