Folic acid Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,482
Total Quantity
94.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+91.2%
THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,482 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,276 to the NHS. This is 91.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,276 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +91.2% 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.