Folic acid Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
5,383
Total Quantity
134.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+314.7%

UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 5,383 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,420 to the NHS. This is 314.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
437

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,383
Total Quantity134,662
Total NHS Cost£3,420
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+314.7%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,383 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+314.7% 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.