Folic acid Prescribing at THE PEARTREE PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,855
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+42.9%

THE PEARTREE PRACTICE prescribed 1,855 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,188 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
177

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,855
Total Quantity52,685
Total NHS Cost£1,188
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+42.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,855 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+42.9% vs national average
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.