Folic acid Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,632
Total Quantity
66.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+25.7%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 1,632 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,387 to the NHS. This is 25.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,632 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,387 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,632 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +25.7% 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.