Folic acid Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,348
Total Quantity
49.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+80.9%

THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,348 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,705 to the NHS. This is 80.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
216

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,348
Total Quantity49,428
Total NHS Cost£1,705
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+80.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,348 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+80.9% vs national average
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.