Folic acid Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,807
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£954
vs National Avg
+39.2%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 1,807 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £954 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £954 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +39.2% 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.