Folic acid Prescribing at BERWICK SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,661
Total Quantity
81.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+28%

BERWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,661 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,761 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
144

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,661
Total Quantity80,971
Total NHS Cost£1,761
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+28%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,661 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+28% 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.