Folic acid Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,012
Total Quantity
60.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+55%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 2,012 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,968 to the NHS. This is 55% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,012 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,968 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,012 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +55% 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.