Folic acid Prescribing at BOUGHTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,549
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£902
vs National Avg
+19.3%
BOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 1,549 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £902 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £902 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.