Folic acid Prescribing at THE HERON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,232
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-5.1%
THE HERON PRACTICE prescribed 1,232 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,590 to the NHS. This is 5.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,232 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,184 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,590 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,232 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -5.1% 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.