Folic acid Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,992
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 1,992 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,717 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,717 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.