Folic acid Prescribing at UPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,963
Total Quantity
92.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+51.2%
UPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,963 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,560 to the NHS. This is 51.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,560 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +51.2% 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.