Folic acid Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
526
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£414
vs National Avg
-59.5%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 526 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £414 to the NHS. This is 59.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,755 |
| Total NHS Cost | £414 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -59.5% 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.