Folic acid Prescribing at WESTERHAM PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,767
Total Quantity
51.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
WESTERHAM PRACTICE prescribed 1,767 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,220 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,220 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.