Folic acid Prescribing at THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,643
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+26.6%
THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,643 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,294 to the NHS. This is 26.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,294 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +26.6% 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.