Folic acid Prescribing at BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,838
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+41.6%

BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,838 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,204 to the NHS. This is 41.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,838
Total Quantity55,090
Total NHS Cost£1,204
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+41.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,838 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+41.6% 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.