Folic acid Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,768
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 1,768 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,217 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,217 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.