Folic acid Prescribing at CHAWTON PARK SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,090
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+61%

CHAWTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 2,090 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,657 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
189

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,090
Total Quantity75,753
Total NHS Cost£1,657
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+61%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,090 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+61% 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.