Folic acid Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,377
Total Quantity
100.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+160.2%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 3,377 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,378 to the NHS. This is 160.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,378 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +160.2% 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.