Folic acid Prescribing at YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

1,047

Total Quantity

31.9K

NHS Cost

£760

vs National Avg

-19.3%

YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,047 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £760 to the NHS. This is 19.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

115

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,047
Total Quantity	31,871
Total NHS Cost	£760
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-19.3%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,047 items
National average per practice	1,298 items
Difference	-19.3% 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.