Folic acid Prescribing at THE VILLAGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,657
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£949
vs National Avg
+27.7%
THE VILLAGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,657 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £949 to the NHS. This is 27.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £949 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +27.7% 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.