Folic acid Prescribing at CADDINGTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,830
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+41%

CADDINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,830 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,680 to the NHS. This is 41% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,830
Total Quantity68,400
Total NHS Cost£1,680
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+41%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,830 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+41% 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.