Folic acid Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,454
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+89.1%
THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,454 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,539 to the NHS. This is 89.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,539 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +89.1% 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.