Folic acid Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,065
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-18%

CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,065 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,113 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,065
Total Quantity51,476
Total NHS Cost£1,113
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-18%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,065 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-18% 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.