Folic acid Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY

Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
1,399
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+7.8%

DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 1,399 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,591 to the NHS. This is 7.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,399
Total Quantity59,338
Total NHS Cost£1,591
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+7.8%

Folic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,399 items
National average per practice1,298 items
Difference+7.8% 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.