Folic acid Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,217
Total Quantity
113.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+70.8%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,217 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,680 to the NHS. This is 70.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,680 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.8% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +70.8% 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.