Folic acid Prescribing at THE HAMILTON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,004
Total Quantity
65.2K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+54.4%
THE HAMILTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,004 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,167 to the NHS. This is 54.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,167 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +54.4% 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.