Folic acid Prescribing at THE MAPLES
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,780
Total Quantity
62.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+114.2%
THE MAPLES prescribed 2,780 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,616 to the NHS. This is 114.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,616 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +114.2% 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.