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 Items1,768
Total Quantity47,037
Total NHS Cost£1,217
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+36.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,768 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+36.2% 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.