Folic acid Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,201
Total Quantity
67.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+69.6%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,201 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,936 to the NHS. This is 69.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,936 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +69.6% 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.