Folic acid Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,432
Total Quantity
37.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+10.3%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 1,432 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,011 to the NHS. This is 10.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,926 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,011 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +10.3% 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.