Folic acid Prescribing at UMBRELLA MEDICAL
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,225
Total Quantity
86.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+71.4%
UMBRELLA MEDICAL prescribed 2,225 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,305 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,305 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.4% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +71.4% 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.