Folic acid Prescribing at CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,738
Total Quantity
31.5K
NHS Cost
£935
vs National Avg
+33.9%

CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,738 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £935 to the NHS. This is 33.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,738
Total Quantity31,481
Total NHS Cost£935
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+33.9%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,738 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+33.9% 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.