Folic acid Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,535
Total Quantity
45.3K
NHS Cost
£971
vs National Avg
+18.3%
THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 1,535 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £971 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £971 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.