Folic acid Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
5,154
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+297.1%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 5,154 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,498 to the NHS. This is 297.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
488

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,154
Total Quantity98,985
Total NHS Cost£3,498
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+297.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,154 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+297.1% 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.