Folic acid Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,691
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+30.3%
THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 1,691 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,029 to the NHS. This is 30.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,029 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +30.3% 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.