Folic acid Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
590
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£410
vs National Avg
-54.5%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 590 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £410 to the NHS. This is 54.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £410 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -54.5% 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.