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 Items | 2,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,574 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +88% 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.