Folic acid Prescribing at DOCKHAM SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
2,025
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+56%

DOCKHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,025 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,210 to the NHS. This is 56% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
146

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,025
Total Quantity45,011
Total NHS Cost£1,210
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+56%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,025 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+56% 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.