Folic acid Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,312
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+78.1%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 2,312 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,505 to the NHS. This is 78.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,505 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.1% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +78.1% 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.