Folic acid Prescribing at THE FRESHFORD PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£501
vs National Avg
-49.4%
THE FRESHFORD PRACTICE prescribed 657 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £501 to the NHS. This is 49.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £501 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -49.4% 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.