Folic acid Prescribing at THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,705
Total Quantity
62.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE prescribed 1,705 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,265 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,265 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.