Folic acid Prescribing at THE QUAYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,161
Total Quantity
59.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
THE QUAYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,161 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,914 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,914 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.