Folic acid Prescribing at WEY FAMILY PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,092
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-15.9%

WEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,092 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,553 to the NHS. This is 15.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,092
Total Quantity47,759
Total NHS Cost£1,553
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-15.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,092 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-15.9% 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.