Folic acid Prescribing at CHESTER SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
810
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£427
vs National Avg
-37.6%
CHESTER SURGERY prescribed 810 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £427 to the NHS. This is 37.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £427 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.6% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | -37.6% 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.