Folic acid Prescribing at DEVON SQUARE SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,192
Total Quantity
57.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-8.2%

DEVON SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 1,192 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 8.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
106

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,192
Total Quantity57,718
Total NHS Cost£1,292
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-8.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,192 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference-8.2% 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.