Folic acid Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,375
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+5.9%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,375 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,826 to the NHS. This is 5.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,901 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,826 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +5.9% 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.