Folic acid Prescribing at CANTILUPE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,858
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+43.1%

CANTILUPE SURGERY prescribed 1,858 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,319 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,858
Total Quantity60,330
Total NHS Cost£1,319
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+43.1%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,858 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+43.1% 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.