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 Items1,911
Total Quantity74,052
Total NHS Cost£1,814
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+47.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,911 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+47.2% 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.