Folic acid Prescribing at DISTINGTON SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,521
Total Quantity
34.9K
NHS Cost
£778
vs National Avg
+17.2%

DISTINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,521 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £778 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,521
Total Quantity34,871
Total NHS Cost£778
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+17.2%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,521 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+17.2% 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.