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 Items2,415
Total Quantity57,149
Total NHS Cost£1,296
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+86.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,415 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+86.1% 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.