Folic acid Prescribing at THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,702
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+31.1%
THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE prescribed 1,702 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,872 to the NHS. This is 31.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,872 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +31.1% 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.