Folic acid Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,852
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 1,852 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,022 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,852 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,525 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,022 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,852 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.