Folic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
4,720
Total Quantity
199.4K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+263.6%

THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 4,720 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,822 to the NHS. This is 263.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
401

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,720
Total Quantity199,377
Total NHS Cost£4,822
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+263.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,720 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+263.6% 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.