Folic acid Prescribing at THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,423
Total Quantity
58.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+86.7%
THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 2,423 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,714 to the NHS. This is 86.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,714 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +86.7% 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.