Folic acid Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,187
Total Quantity
105.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+68.5%

UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,187 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,277 to the NHS. This is 68.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
158

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,187
Total Quantity105,643
Total NHS Cost£2,277
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+68.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,187 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+68.5% 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.