Folic acid Prescribing at DALTON SURGERY
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,476
Total Quantity
75.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+13.7%
DALTON SURGERY prescribed 1,476 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,509 to the NHS. This is 13.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,509 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.7% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +13.7% 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.