Folic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,724
Total Quantity
58.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+109.9%
THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,724 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,299 to the NHS. This is 109.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,299 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +109.9% 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.