Folic acid Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,880
Total Quantity
105.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 1,880 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,305 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,880 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,305 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,880 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.