Folic acid Prescribing at WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
3,723
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+186.8%

WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,723 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,197 to the NHS. This is 186.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
300

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,723
Total Quantity84,597
Total NHS Cost£2,197
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+186.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,723 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+186.8% 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.