Folic acid Prescribing at THE LAWSON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,676
Total Quantity
72.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+29.1%
THE LAWSON PRACTICE prescribed 1,676 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,552 to the NHS. This is 29.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,676 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,552 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,676 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +29.1% 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.