Folic acid Prescribing at BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,902
Total Quantity
56.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+46.5%

BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,902 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,231 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,902
Total Quantity56,745
Total NHS Cost£1,231
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+46.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,902 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+46.5% 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.