Folic acid Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,440
Total Quantity
69.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+88%

ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 2,440 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,574 to the NHS. This is 88% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
193

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,440
Total Quantity69,322
Total NHS Cost£1,574
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+88%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,440 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+88% 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.