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 Items1,767
Total Quantity51,769
Total NHS Cost£1,220
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+36.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,767 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+36.1% 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.