Folic acid Prescribing at CHAPEL LANE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,591
Total Quantity
51.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+22.6%

CHAPEL LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,591 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,367 to the NHS. This is 22.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,591
Total Quantity51,883
Total NHS Cost£1,367
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+22.6%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,591 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+22.6% 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.