Folic acid Prescribing at THE PENINSULA PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,712
Total Quantity
40.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+31.9%
THE PENINSULA PRACTICE prescribed 1,712 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,129 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,129 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.9% 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.