Folic acid Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,983
Total Quantity
62.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+129.8%

WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 2,983 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,330 to the NHS. This is 129.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
241

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,983
Total Quantity62,512
Total NHS Cost£2,330
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+129.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,983 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+129.8% 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.