Folic acid Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,639
Total Quantity
224.9K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+334.4%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,639 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,153 to the NHS. This is 334.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
417
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,153 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +334.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +334.4% 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.