Folic acid Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
2,138
Total Quantity
49.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,138 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,340 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,397 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,340 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.