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 Items1,657
Total Quantity42,805
Total NHS Cost£949
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+27.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,657 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+27.7% 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.