Folic acid Prescribing at THE MICROFACULTY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,203
Total Quantity
62.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-7.3%
THE MICROFACULTY prescribed 1,203 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,120 to the NHS. This is 7.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,061 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,120 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -7.3% 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.