Folic acid Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,916
Total Quantity
71.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+47.6%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,916 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 47.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,916 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,049 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,880 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,916 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47.6% 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.