Folic acid Prescribing at THE OVAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,891
Total Quantity
151.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+45.7%
THE OVAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,891 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,715 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,891 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,158 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,715 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,891 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.