Folic acid Prescribing at BLOFIELD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
34.7K
NHS Cost
£776
vs National Avg
+13.8%

BLOFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,477 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £776 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
122

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,477
Total Quantity34,741
Total NHS Cost£776
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+13.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,477 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+13.8% 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.