Folic acid Prescribing at CROSBY HOUSE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,746
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+34.5%

CROSBY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,746 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,413 to the NHS. This is 34.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,746
Total Quantity59,529
Total NHS Cost£1,413
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+34.5%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,746 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+34.5% 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.