Folic acid Prescribing at VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,388
Total Quantity
63.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+6.9%

VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,388 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,963 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
158

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,388
Total Quantity63,538
Total NHS Cost£1,963
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+6.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,388 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+6.9% 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.