Folic acid Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,359
Total Quantity
54.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+81.7%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 2,359 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 81.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,631 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +81.7% 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.