Folic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

941

Total Quantity

21.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-27.5%

THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 941 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,150 to the NHS. This is 27.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	941
Total Quantity	21,193
Total NHS Cost	£1,150
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-27.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	941 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-27.5% 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.