Folic acid Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,957
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£848
vs National Avg
+50.8%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 1,957 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £848 to the NHS. This is 50.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,957 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £848 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,957 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +50.8% 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.