Folic acid Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
3,374
Total Quantity
113.2K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+159.9%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,374 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,619 to the NHS. This is 159.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,235 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,619 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +159.9% 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.