Folic acid Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,927
Total Quantity
48.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+48.5%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,927 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,095 to the NHS. This is 48.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,095 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +48.5% 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.