Folic acid Prescribing at THE VILLAGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,098
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£672
vs National Avg
-15.4%
THE VILLAGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,098 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £672 to the NHS. This is 15.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £672 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -15.4% 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.