Folic acid Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,589
Total Quantity
185.4K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+176.5%
THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 3,589 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,895 to the NHS. This is 176.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
331
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,895 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +176.5% 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.