Folic acid Prescribing at THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,296
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+153.9%
THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,296 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,123 to the NHS. This is 153.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,009 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,123 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +153.9% 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.