Folic acid Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,415
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+86.1%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,415 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,296 to the NHS. This is 86.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,296 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +86.1% 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.