Folic acid Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
5,075
Total Quantity
122.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+291%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 5,075 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,959 to the NHS. This is 291% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,959 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +291% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +291% 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.