Folic acid Prescribing at ALTON STREET SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,911
Total Quantity
74.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+47.2%
ALTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,911 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,814 to the NHS. This is 47.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,814 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +47.2% 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.