Folic acid Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,517
Total Quantity
60.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+16.9%
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,517 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,417 to the NHS. This is 16.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,417 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +16.9% 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.